Bicycles with R-SYS Wheel Rims Recalled by Mavic USA Due to Crash Hazard
CPSC recall 09116 · announced February 4, 2009 · Salomon Sas · 12,000 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The spokes on the bicycle's front wheel rim can break during use, posing a fall and crash hazard to riders.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using bicycles with the recalled front wheel rims and contact their bicycle retailer for a free replacement front rim.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Mavic USA has received one report of an injury involving broken teeth.
Sold at: 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.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Mavic USA at (800) 664-9228 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.mavic.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.