Huffy Recalls Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes to Replace Quick Release Lever Due to Crash Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-08-27). Hazards: crash, injury. Models: 745, 740. About 460 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15221 |
| Published | 2015-08-27 |
| Last updated | 2015-08-27 |
| Product category | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products | Huffy bicycles equipped with front disc brakes |
| Firm named in the title | Huffy |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 460 |
| Model numbers | 745, 740 |
| Hazard classes | crash, injury |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Walmart.com, Sears Puerto Rico and The Northwest Company (Cost U Less) from September 2014 through May 2015 for between $250 to $370. |
Description
The recalled products are all model year 2014 Huffy TR 745 and TR-S 740 bicycles with 27.5-inch wheels. "Huffy" is on the downtube of the frame of both bicycles and model name TR 745 or TR-S 740 is on the rear portion of the frame. The TR 745 has a green frame with model number 26504M on the bottom of the frame near the pedals. The TR-S 740 has a white frame and model number 26604M on the bottom of the frame near the pedals. Bicycles that have a green dot on the inside of the quick release lever are not included in this recall.
Hazard
An open quick release lever on the bicycle's front wheel hub can come into contact with the front disc brake assembly, causing the front wheel to come to a sudden stop or separate from the bicycle, posing a risk of injury to the rider.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact Huffy for a free replacement quick release lever for the front wheel.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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