Huffy Recalls Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes to Replace Quick Release Lever Due...
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An open quick release lever on the bicycle's front wheel hub can come into contact with the front disc brake assembly, causing the front wheel to come to a sudden stop or separate from the bicycle, posing a risk of injury to the rider.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled products are all model year 2014 Huffy TR 745 and TR-S 740 bicycles with 27.5-inch wheels. "Huffy" is on the downtube of the frame of both bicycles and model name TR 745 or TR-S 740 is on the rear portion of the frame. The TR 745 has a green frame with model number 26504M on the bottom of the frame near the pedals. The TR-S 740 has a white frame and model number 26604M on the bottom of the frame near the pedals. Bicycles that have a green dot on the inside of the quick release lever are not included in this recall.
Affected Products
Huffy bicycles equipped with front disc brakes
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Huffy-Recalls-Bicycles-with-Front-Disc-Brakes |
| Title | Huffy Recalls 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/Recall.2015.15221.HuffyTR745Bicycle.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Huffy TR 745 bicycle |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15221.HuffyTRS740Bicycle.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Huffy TR-S 740 bicycle |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15221.QuickReleaselLeverOpenPos.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Quick release lever in open position |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15221.QuickReleaseLeverClosedPos.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Quick release lever in closed position |
| Hazards › Name | An open quick release lever on the bicycle's front wheel hub can come into contact with the front disc brake assembly, 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 | None reported |
| Products › Name | Huffy bicycles equipped with front disc brakes |
| Products › Type | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 68242 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 460 |
| Recall I D | 6494 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact Huffy for a free replacement quick release lever for the front wheel. |
| Retailers › Name | Walmart.com, Sears Puerto Rico and The Northwest Company (Cost U Less) from September 2014 through May 2015 for between $250 to $370. |
| Recall Date | 2015-08-27T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled products are all model year 2014 Huffy TR 745 and TR-S 740 bicycles with 27.5-inch wheels. "Huffy" is on the downtube of the frame of both bicycles and model name TR 745 or TR-S 740 is on the rear portion of the frame. The TR 745 has a green frame with model number 26504M on the bottom of the frame near the pedals. The TR-S 740 has a white frame and model number 26604M on the bottom of the frame near the pedals. Bicycles that have a green dot on the inside of the quick release lever are not included in this recall. |
| Recall Number | 15221 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | Huffy toll-free at 888-366-3828 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email Service@Huffy.com or online at www.huffybikes.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of any page. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-08-27T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |