Thirteen Manufacturers, Distributors Recall Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes to Replace Quick Release Lever Due to Crash Hazard
USThirteen Manufacturers, Distributors Recall Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes to Replace Quick Release Lever Due to Crash Hazard
Recalling Firm: Accell North America, Advanced Sports International, Cycling Sports Group Inc., Felt Racing LLC, G. Joannou Cycle Co. Inc., Giant Bicycle Inc., Haro Bikes, LTP Sports Group Inc., Performance Bicycle Inc., Quality Bicycle Products, Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI), Ridley Bikes, Specialized Bicycle Components Inc.
Motivo del Retiro / Peligro
TranslatedAn open quick release lever on the bicycle's front wheel hub can come into contact with the front disc brake rotor causing the front wheel to come to a sudden stop or separate from the bicycle, posing a risk of injury to the rider.
Descripción del Producto e Identificación
TranslatedThis recall involves bicycles equipped with front disc brakes and a black or silver quick-release (QR) lever on the front wheel hub. Bicycles that do not have disc brakes are not included in this recall. When the front QR is fully opened, if there is less than 6 mm -- or the width of a #2 pencil -- between the QR and disk brake rotor on the wheel, the bicycle is included in this recall. A video showing how to determine if a bike is included in this recall is available at www.quickreleaserecall.com. The recalled bicycles include the following companies, brands and model years: Company Brand Model Year(s) Web Page Phone Number Accell North America Diamondback, Raleigh 2004-2015 www.diamondback.com www.raleighusa.com 800-251-8435 800-251-8435 Advanced Sports International Breezer, Fuji, SE 2005-2015 www.breezerbikes.com www.fujibikes.com www.sebikes.com 888-286-6263 Cycling Sports Group Inc. Cannondale, GT 1998-2015 www.cannondale.com www.gtbicycles.com 800-245-3872 800-843-2453 Felt Racing LLC Felt 2006-2015 www.feltbicycles.com 866-433-5887 G. Joannou Cycle Co. Inc. Jamis 2005-2015 www.jamisbikes.com 800-533-9010, ext. 237 Giant Bicycle Inc. Giant 2003-2004 www.giant-bicycles.com 866-458-2555 Haro Bikes Haro 2000-2015 www.harobikes.com 800-289-4276 LTP Sports Group Inc. Norco 2000-2015 www.norco.com 800-263-2344 (Eastern US and Canada) 800-663-8916 (Western U.S. and Canada) Performance Bicycle Inc. Access 2009-2015 www.performancebike.com 800-727-2453 Quality Bicycle Products Civia Cycles 2008-2012 www.civiacycles.com 877-311-7686 Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) Novara 2002-2015 www.rei.com 800-426-4840 Ridley Bikes Ridley 2014-2015 www.ridley-bikes.com 877-283-7545 Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. Specialized 2002-2015 www.specialized.com 800-722-4423
Productos Afectados
TranslatedBicycles equipped with front disc brakes and quick release levers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Thirteen-Manufacturers-Distributors-Recall-Bicycles-with-Front-Disc-Brakes-to-Replace-Quick-Release-Lever |
| Title | Thirteen Manufacturers, Distributors Recall Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes to Replace Quick Release Lever Due to Crash Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/bike-1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Bicycles equipped with front disc brakes and quick-release levers are being recalled. |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Front-Disc.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Front Disk |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Cam-open-safe.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Cam Open Safe |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Cam-open-unsafe.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Cam Open Unsafe |
| Hazards › Name | An open quick release lever on the bicycle's front wheel hub can come into contact with the front disc brake rotor causing the front wheel to come to a sudden stop or separate from the bicycle, posing a risk of injury to the rider. |
| Injuries › Name | There have been three incidents reported in which an open quick release lever on a bicycle's front wheel hub came into contact with the bike's front disc brake assembly and caused the front wheel to come to a sudden stop or separate from the bicycle. In one incident, an adult male suffered a broken finger, a wrist injury, a shoulder injury and abrasions. No injuries were reported in the other two incidents. |
| Products › Name | Bicycles equipped with front disc brakes and quick release levers |
| Products › Type | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 68242 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1.3 million (in addition about 245,000 bikes were sold in Canada and about 9,000 were sold in Mexico) |
| Recall I D | 6527 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact the recalling company for free installation of a new quick release on the front wheel. |
| Retailers › Name | Bicycle stores nationwide from about 1998 through 2015 for between $200 and $10,000 for the bicycles. |
| Recall Date | 2015-09-29T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves bicycles equipped with front disc brakes and a black or silver quick-release (QR) lever on the front wheel hub. Bicycles that do not have disc brakes are not included in this recall. When the front QR is fully opened, if there is less than 6 mm -- or the width of a #2 pencil -- between the QR and disk brake rotor on the wheel, the bicycle is included in this recall. A video showing how to determine if a bike is included in this recall is available at www.quickreleaserecall.com. The recalled bicycles include the following companies, brands and model years: Company Brand Model Year(s) Web Page Phone Number Accell North America Diamondback, Raleigh 2004-2015 www.diamondback.com www.raleighusa.com 800-251-8435 800-251-8435 Advanced Sports International Breezer, Fuji, SE 2005-2015 www.breezerbikes.com www.fujibikes.com www.sebikes.com 888-286-6263 Cycling Sports Group Inc. Cannondale, GT 1998-2015 www.cannondale.com www.gtbicycles.com 800-245-3872 800-843-2453 Felt Racing LLC Felt 2006-2015 www.feltbicycles.com 866-433-5887 G. Joannou Cycle Co. Inc. Jamis 2005-2015 www.jamisbikes.com 800-533-9010, ext. 237 Giant Bicycle Inc. Giant 2003-2004 www.giant-bicycles.com 866-458-2555 Haro Bikes Haro 2000-2015 www.harobikes.com 800-289-4276 LTP Sports Group Inc. Norco 2000-2015 www.norco.com 800-263-2344 (Eastern US and Canada) 800-663-8916 (Western U.S. and Canada) Performance Bicycle Inc. Access 2009-2015 www.performancebike.com 800-727-2453 Quality Bicycle Products Civia Cycles 2008-2012 www.civiacycles.com 877-311-7686 Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) Novara 2002-2015 www.rei.com 800-426-4840 Ridley Bikes Ridley 2014-2015 www.ridley-bikes.com 877-283-7545 Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. Specialized 2002-2015 www.specialized.com 800-722-4423 |
| Recall Number | 15253 |
| Manufacturers › 1 › Name | Accell North America |
| Manufacturers › 2 › Name | Advanced Sports International |
| Manufacturers › 3 › Name | Cycling Sports Group Inc. |
| Manufacturers › 4 › Name | Felt Racing LLC |
| Manufacturers › 5 › Name | G. Joannou Cycle Co. Inc. |
| Manufacturers › 6 › Name | Giant Bicycle Inc. |
| Manufacturers › 7 › Name | Haro Bikes |
| Manufacturers › 8 › Name | LTP Sports Group Inc. |
| Manufacturers › 9 › Name | Performance Bicycle Inc. |
| Manufacturers › 10 › Name | Quality Bicycle Products |
| Manufacturers › 11 › Name | Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) |
| Manufacturers › 12 › Name | Ridley Bikes |
| Manufacturers › 13 › Name | Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Inconjunctions › 1 › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/54910r-eng.php |
| Inconjunctions › 2 › U R L | http://www.profeco.gob.mx/Verificacion/alertas_nvo.asp |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers should contact the recalling companies through their websites and call centers listed below or visit the Bicycle Product Suppliers Association Quick Release Recall website at www.quickreleaserecall.com. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-09-29T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | China |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | Japan |
| Manufacturer Countries › 3 › Country | Poland |
| Manufacturer Countries › 4 › Country | Switzerland |
| Manufacturer Countries › 5 › Country | Taiwan |
Consumer Action Protocol: What You Should Do Immediately
Safety StepsCheck the model number, serial number, and date stamp on the rating label on the back or underside of the product.
Immediately discontinue using the product. Unplug electrical items and keep juvenile items out of reach of children.
Under statutory consumer protection rules, consumers are entitled to a full refund, certified replacement, or free repair kit without needing the original sales receipt.
If you suffered an injury, illness, or property damage from this product, file an official incident report with regulatory authorities (CPSC).
Your Legal Rights as a Consumer
Recalls are legally binding corrective safety actions overseen by statutory government bodies. Recalling entities are legally prohibited from charging consumers for official safety remedies. If a retailer or dealership refuses your recall remedy, notify the issuing regulatory agency immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Recall
FAQ GuideQ1:What should I do immediately if I own or bought Thirteen Manufacturers, Distributors Recall Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes to Replace Quick Release Lever Due to Cra...?
Immediately stop using the product and keep it out of reach of children. Disconnect power if electrical, and do not attempt makeshift home repairs.
Q2:Can I get a full refund or free repair for this recall?
Yes. Recalling manufacturers and retail merchants are required under consumer protection regulations to offer a statutory remedy—typically a full refund, certified repair kit, or replacement unit.
Q3:Do I need my original sales receipt to claim a remedy or refund?
In most recall cases, no receipt is required. Because safety recalls are matters of public health and statutory compliance, retailers and manufacturers routinely issue refunds, store credit, or replacement kits upon presentation of the affected product or lot code.
Q4:Where can I verify official information for this safety alert?
This safety alert is aggregated directly from official regulatory agency records (CPSC). You can click the 'Official Agency Alert' link on this page to view the primary government notice and contact the manufacturer directly.
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Resumen
- Empresa ResponsableAccell North America, Advanced Sports International, Cycling Sports Group Inc., Felt Racing LLC, G. Joannou Cycle Co. Inc., Giant Bicycle Inc., Haro Bikes, LTP Sports Group Inc., Performance Bicycle Inc., Quality Bicycle Products, Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI), Ridley Bikes, Specialized Bicycle Components Inc.
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