It's been at least 20 years since I was a tech snob so I haven't been enticed to ride anything but steel. Had CF frames been available then, I wonder if I would have gotten one? I remember that I was suspicious of the Alan glued aluminum frames, so I think I would have also worried about the not-yet-mature CF technology. Recall or not, I would think everybody with a CF is in tune with the possibility of sudden and complete failure and so would be wise to check for problems (is this possible though?).
Condolences to the victims family.
-G