CPSC, Ritchey Design Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Wheels
USCPSC, Ritchey Design Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Wheels
Recalling Firm: Ritchey Design, of San Carlos, Calif. (manufactured under license from American Classic Inc., of Tampa, Fla.)
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The hub in the bicycle's rear wheel can fail to engage properly, causing no resistance when pedaling. The bicycle rider can lose balance, fall and suffer injuries.
Product Description & Identification
The above wheels were sold by Ritchey as wheel sets and as rear wheel only and as original equipment on 2004 model year Fuji and Motobecane USA bicycles and the 2005 model year Prestige road bike from Raleigh. The recalled wheels have high flange hubs measuring 60 milimeters in diameter and the hub body is straight between the flanges.
Affected Products
Ritchey WCS - Protocol, Carbon, DS, DS Aero, Girder models (all rear wheels only)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Ritchey-Design-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycle-Wheels |
| Title | CPSC, Ritchey Design Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Wheels |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/50a2efdf939743eeaa2de3ef3cd116aa.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Bicycle Wheel Hub |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/b63d9fce873c4ba99f39b59fe90593bb.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Bicycle Wheel Hub |
| Hazards › Name | The hub in the bicycle's rear wheel can fail to engage properly, causing no resistance when pedaling. The bicycle rider can lose balance, fall and suffer injuries. |
| Injuries › Name | Ritchey Design has received one report of a bicycle rider, who suffered minor bruises and abrasions after experiencing no pedal resistance and falling from the bike. |
| Products › Name | Ritchey WCS - Protocol, Carbon, DS, DS Aero, Girder models (all rear wheels only) |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,000 |
| Recall I D | 2991 |
| Remedies › Name | Inspect your hub to determine if the wheel is included in the recall and contact Ritchey to schedule a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Bicycle specialty stores nationwide, from January 2003 through July 2005. These wheels were sold separately for between $350 and $700. They were sold also as original equipment on 2004 model year Fuji and Motobecane USA bicycles and the 2005 model year Prestige road bike form Raleigh, for between $2,100 and $4,000. |
| Recall Date | 2005-08-11T00:00:00 |
| Description | The above wheels were sold by Ritchey as wheel sets and as rear wheel only and as original equipment on 2004 model year Fuji and Motobecane USA bicycles and the 2005 model year Prestige road bike from Raleigh. The recalled wheels have high flange hubs measuring 60 milimeters in diameter and the hub body is straight between the flanges. |
| Recall Number | 05241 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Ritchey Design, of San Carlos, Calif. (manufactured under license from American Classic Inc., of Tampa, Fla.) |
| Consumer Contact | Contact Ritchey Design toll-free at (888) 776-8625 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.ritcheylogic.com/wcsrecall |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-10-29T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |
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