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Hayes Bicycle Group Recalls Quick-Release Devices for Bicycles Due To Fall Hazard

Name: Hayes Bicycle Group Recalls Quick-Release Devices for Bicycles Due To Fall Hazard
Brand: Hayes Bicycle Group, of Mequon, Wis.
SKU: CPSC-08321
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: July 2, 2008Recall ID: 08321Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

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.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

SunRinglé Ringle Hollow Quick Release Devices for Bicycles

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Hayes-Bicycle-Group-Recalls-Quick-Release-Devices-for-Bicycles-Due-To-Fall-Hazard
Title	Hayes Bicycle Group Recalls Quick-Release Devices for Bicycles Due To Fall Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/07e8141f493543a8818546ef7ba1eca1.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled Quick Release Devices
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/147fa0b4dd7841e8aa59b7f7a0b235ec.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Devices with a hollow skewer, as shown in the left, are included in this recall. Devices with a solid skewer, as shown in the right, are not included in this recall.
Hazards › Name	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.
Injuries › Name	Hayes Bicycle Group has received four reports of the quick release device breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Products › Name	SunRinglé Ringle Hollow Quick Release Devices for Bicycles
Products › Type	Bicycles & Accessories
Products › Category I D	1850
Products › Number Of Units	About 800
Recall I D	4363
Remedies › Name	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.
Retailers › Name	Bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from June 2007 through May 2008 for about $17.
Recall Date	2008-07-02T00:00:00
Description	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.
Recall Number	08321
Manufacturers › Name	Hayes Bicycle Group, of Mequon, Wis.
Consumer 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
Last Publish Date	2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	Taiwan

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Recalling FirmHayes Bicycle Group, of Mequon, Wis.

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Caution (Class III)

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