Bicycles with R-SYS Wheel Rims Recalled by Mavic USA Due to Crash Hazard
USBicycles with R-SYS Wheel Rims Recalled by Mavic USA Due to Crash Hazard
Recalling Firm: Salomon SAS, of France
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The spokes on the bicycle's front wheel rim can break during use, posing a fall and crash hazard to riders.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Bicycles with R-SYS Front Wheel Rims
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Bicycles-with-R-SYS-Wheel-Rims-Recalled-by-Mavic-USA-Due-to-Crash-Hazard |
| Title | Bicycles with R-SYS Wheel Rims Recalled by Mavic USA Due to Crash Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/fcbabcc535f94e1fab8ee73a3801aeb1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled R-SYS wheel rim |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/c00d21f480a54bcaa0e2a82ee61a2fa4.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | R-SYS logo on wheel rim |
| Hazards › Name | The spokes on the bicycle's front wheel rim can break during use, posing a fall and crash hazard to riders. |
| Injuries › Name | Mavic USA has received one report of an injury involving broken teeth. |
| Products › Name | Bicycles with R-SYS Front Wheel Rims |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 12,000 |
| Recall I D | 5126 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using bicycles with the recalled front wheel rims and contact their bicycle retailer for a free replacement front rim. |
| Importers › Name | Mavic USA, of Haverhill, Mass. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2009-02-04T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 09116 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Salomon SAS, of France |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | France |
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