CPSC recall · Reported July 6, 2005
CPSC, Rolf Prima Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Wheels
The rear wheel freehub mechanism can malfunction, causing no resistance when pedaling. The bicycle rider could lose balance, fall and suffer injuries.
Rolf Prima Inc., of Eugene, Ore. recalled These 2003 Rolf Prima Vigor and Elan wheels were sold in a front and rear wheel set. Only….
CPSC, Rolf Prima Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Wheels was recalled by Rolf Prima Inc., of Eugene, Ore. in July 6, 2005. Reason: The rear wheel freehub mechanism can malfunction, causing no resistance when pedaling. The bicycle rider coul…. Remedy: Contact your local bicycle retailer to have them inspect your wheels to determine if they…. Verify recall #05217 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Rolf Prima Inc., of Eugene, Ore. issued this CPSC recall-The rear wheel freehub mechanism can malfunction, causing no resistance when pedaling. The bicycle rider coul….
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- agency class
- July 6, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05217 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
These 2003 Rolf Prima Vigor and Elan wheels were sold in a front and rear wheel set. Only the rear wheel is affected. "Rolf Prima Vigor" or "Rolf Prima Elan" are written on the wheel rim. The wheel models have serial numbers between 03926 and 06586. The serial number is located on the rim, under the yellow rim tape and is not visible from the outside of the wheel. The tire, tube and rim strip must be removed.
Reason for recall
The rear wheel freehub mechanism can malfunction, causing no resistance when pedaling. The bicycle rider could lose balance, fall and suffer injuries.
Remedy, what to do
Contact your local bicycle retailer to have them inspect your wheels to determine if they are included in the recall. If so, the dealer will provide a free repair. Repair kits will be available in 6 to 8 weeks.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05217 |
| Date reported | July 6, 2005 |
| Date initiated | July 6, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Rolf Prima Inc., of Eugene, Ore. |
| Affected scope | About 870 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Contact your local bicycle retailer to have them inspect your wheels to determine if they are included in the recall. If so, the …
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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