CPSCGeneral Alert
Hayes Bicycle Group Recalls Quick-Release Devices for Bicycles Due To Fall Hazar...
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 |