Bicycles with R-SYS Wheel Rims Recalled by Mavic USA Due to Crash Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-02-04). Hazards: fall, crash. About 12,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09116 |
| Published | 2009-02-04 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products | Bicycles with R-SYS Front Wheel Rims |
| Firm named in the title | Mavic USA |
| Firms | Salomon SAS, of France (manufacturer); Mavic USA, of Haverhill, Mass. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | France |
| Units (US) | 12,000 |
| Hazard classes | fall, crash |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Specialty bicycle retailers from May 2007 through December 2008 for between $700 and $750 for the front wheel of the two-wheel set when sold separately from the bicycle. |
Description
This recall includes R-SYS and R-SYS Premium front wheel rims. They were sold as original equipment on various bicycle brands and were also sold separately. R-SYS wheel rims are designed for road bikes. "R-SYS" is printed on the front rim of the wheels. The rims are 22mm in diameter, with 16 tubular, unidirectional carbon spokes.
Hazard
The spokes on the bicycle's front wheel rim can break during use, posing a fall and crash hazard to riders.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using bicycles with the recalled front wheel rims and contact their bicycle retailer for a free replacement front rim.
Incidents and injuries
Mavic USA has received one report of an injury involving broken teeth.
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