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Huffy Recalls Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes to Replace Quick Release Lever Due to Crash Hazard

Name: Huffy Recalls Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes to Replace Quick Release Lever Due to Crash Hazard
Brand: Huffy
SKU: CPSC-15221
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: August 27, 2015Recall ID: 15221Category: generalCountry: US

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

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