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Product recall · CPSCJuly 2, 2008Serious
Hayes Bicycle Group Quick-Release Devices for Bicycles
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The quick release devices can unexpectedly fail or break when locked in position on the bicycle, causing the rider to lose control, which poses a serious fall hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should stop riding bicycles with the recalled quick release devices immediately, remove the quick release device and bring it to their local bike dealer or retailer for a free inspection and replacement.
Who to contact: For more information, contact Hayes Bicycle Group at (888) 686-3472 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hayesbicycle.com
The product
This recall involves the SunRinglé Hollow Quick Release Devices for bicycles and includes models Hollow CroMo Front 100mm, Hollow CroMo Rear 130mm, and Hollow CroMo Rear 135mm. These devices have hollow skewers. They were sold individually or with SunRinglé front and rear wheels with model names Black Flag, Disc o Flea, Charger, STR8 Track, Accelerator R3.00C and Accelerator T3.0C. "Ringlé" is stamped on the lever. Quick release devices with a solid skewer are not included in this recall.
Details
- Units affected
- About 800
- Recall date
- July 2, 2008
- Brand
- Hayes Bicycle Group, of Mequon, Wis.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Hayes Bicycle Group has received four reports of the quick release device breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from June 2007 through May 2008 for about $17.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Hayes Bicycle Group Recalls Quick-Release Devices for Bicycles Due To Fall Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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