FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOCTOBER 22, 2013
Firm’s recall hotline: 855-360-3488 (toll-free)Firm’s recall webpage: http://ridefox.com/recall
Firm’s media contacts:
North America Media Inquiries
Mark Jordan
FOX – Global Marketing Communications Manager(831) 740-4612
mjordan@ridefox.com
Europe, Oceania, and Asia Media Inquiries
Chris Trojer
FOX – European Marketing Manager+49 170 8312901
c.trojer@foxracingshox.eu	  Voluntary Recall of Certain Model Year 2013 32 and 34 Evolution Series forks with 120mm– 160mm of travel with an open cartridge damper
FOX has initiated a voluntary recall of certain model year 2013 Evolution Series forks
manufactured between March 1, 2012 and November 30, 2012. Consumers should stop using
the recalled product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Specified FOX Model year 2013, 32 and 34 Evolution Series Forks having 120160mm of travel
UNITS: about 40,000 units total worldwide, of which about 12,500 were sold in the U.S. andCanada.
MANUFACTURER: Fox Factory of Scotts Valley, CA
HAZARD: The fork damper cylinder / piston assembly in some of these units may separate andallow the fork to over-extend under certain circumstances, possibly causing the front wheel todetach from the bicycle while in use, creating a fall hazard.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: FOX has received 1 report of an incident in which a broken damper may
have caused the fork to over-extend and allow the front wheel to detach.
DESCRIPTION: The recall involves certain Model Year 2013 32 and 34 Evolution Series bicycle
forks with 120mm-160mm of travel with an open cartridge damper. Follow the steps in theinstructions below to identify if you have an affected fork.
SOLD: As original equipment on 2013 model year Specialized, Trek, Scott, Kona, Cannondale
and various other brand bicycles and as aftermarket equipment.
MANUFACTURED IN: The forks affected by this recall were assembled in Fox’s Watsonville, CAfacility.	  REMEDY: If a consumer suspects that their fork may be within this recall then he or she shouldstop using their fork immediately until a final determination is made as to whether their fork isaffected. To make that determination, consumers should follow the directions below to locate theID Code and Serial Number, and with that information use the recall web page(http://ridefox.com/recall or toll free number (855-360-3488 ) to receive a determination ofwhether their fork is within the recall. If the fork is within the recall range, the consumer shouldcease using the fork immediately and contact Fox. The consumer will receive a free upgrade
damper for the recalled fork, to be installed by Fox or by a qualified retailer. If the fork is notwithin the recall range, the consumer may continue using the fork.
CONSUMER CONTACT:• Toll-free: 855-360-3488 (M-F, 8am – 5pm, PT)• recall@ridefox.com
FOX has submitted its plans for this voluntary recall to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission and Health Canada, and anticipates conducting the recall with their full cooperation.
We apologize in advance for any inconvenience and assure you that the damper upgrade will get
you back on the trail safely.
IDENTIFYING YOUR 2013 EVOLUTION SERIES FORK	  DO YOU HAVE AN EVOLUTION SERIES FORK?
• Evolution Series appears on the largest left and right decals
OTHER DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS• Fork Colors: Black ,White or Green• FLOAT or TALAS• Remote or non-remote• Travel: 120mm-160mm• Decal Colors: Black & White with Silver, Grey, and custom PMS color combinations thatare coordinated with the bike's color scheme	  WHAT TO DO• Locate the fork's ID code on the backside of its left lower leg.
• Enter the ID code in the interactive form at http://ridefox.com/recall• You will then be guided through upgrade process step-by-step• The next step, if your fork is identified as possibly needing an upgrade, will be tolocate the serial number stamped on the underside of the crown. You will need to remove
your front wheel to get this information. You may also need to clean this area dependingon your bike's use. If it's a remote fork, you'll need to remove the cable hanger to see theentire serial number. Please also note that the numbers 0, 3, and, 8 can look very similar.

If you can confirm that your Evolution Forks are subject to this recall, please contact FOX for
instructions to arrange a free repair. Please also contact FOX if you are unable to utilize theinteractive upgrade instructions on the web:••Toll-free: 855-360-3488 (M-F, 8am – 5pm, PT)
recall@ridefox.com

FOX is interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this recall,or involve any hazard with this product. Please tell us about it by email: recall@ridefox.com.