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Shimano American Corp. Recalls Wheels for Bicycles; Flat Tire Can Pose Injury Risk to Riders

Name: Shimano American Corp. Recalls Wheels for Bicycles; Flat Tire Can Pose Injury Risk to Riders
Brand: Shimano Components SDN, of Johor, Malaysia
SKU: CPSC-09022
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: October 23, 2008Recall ID: 09022Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Rim surface and spoke hole plugs on the wheel can cause a puncture to the inner tube, resulting in a flat tire. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves the Shimano Dura Ace Carbon Clincher Wheel Sets with model number WH-7850 C24CL sold for road racing bicycles. The rim has labels that read "Shimano WH-7850", "Dura Ace", and "Carbon 1380." These wheels are intended for use with high end adult road racing bicycles.

Affected Products

Shimano Dura Ace Carbon Clincher Wheels for Bicycles

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Shimano-American-Corp-Recalls-Wheels-for-Bicycles-Flat-Tire-Can-Pose-Injury-Risk-to-Riders
Title	Shimano American Corp. Recalls Wheels for Bicycles; Flat Tire Can Pose Injury Risk to Riders
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/24a5328a700d4097bd6e55907398d665.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled Model WH-7850 C24CL Carbon Clincher Wheel
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/508769e52cfe42f798e8bc7c559f1b91.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Clincher-type rim with spoke-hole plubs (left) and Model Code: White letters on black background (right)
Hazards › Name	Rim surface and spoke hole plugs on the wheel can cause a puncture to the inner tube, resulting in a flat tire. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall.
Injuries › Name	None reported.
Products › Name	Shimano Dura Ace Carbon Clincher Wheels for Bicycles
Products › Type	Bicycles & Accessories
Products › Category I D	1850
Products › Number Of Units	About 275
Recall I D	4987
Remedies › Name	Consumers should stop using the bicycles with the recalled wheels, remove the wheels, and return them to their local bike dealer or retailer for a free inspection and repair.
Importers › Name	Shimano American Corp., of Irving, Calif.
Retailers › Name	Bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from April 2008 through August 2008 for about $1,300.
Recall Date	2008-10-23T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves the Shimano Dura Ace Carbon Clincher Wheel Sets with model number WH-7850 C24CL sold for road racing bicycles. The rim has labels that read "Shimano WH-7850", "Dura Ace", and "Carbon 1380." These wheels are intended for use with high end adult road racing bicycles.
Recall Number	09022
Manufacturers › Name	Shimano Components SDN, of Johor, Malaysia
Consumer Contact	For more information, contact Shimano American Corp. at (800) 353-4719 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's web site at bike.shimano.com
Last Publish Date	2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	Malaysia

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Recalling FirmShimano Components SDN, of Johor, Malaysia

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