CPSCGeneral Alert
Shimano American Corp. Recalls Wheels for Bicycles; Flat Tire Can Pose Injury Ri...
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 |