CPSC recall · Reported July 2, 2008
Hayes Bicycle Group Recalls Quick-Release Devices for Bicycles Due To Fall Hazard
The quick release devices can unexpectedly fail or break when locked in position on the bicycle, causing the rider to lose control, which poses a serious fall hazard.
Hayes Bicycle Group, of Mequon, Wis. recalled This recall involves the SunRinglé Hollow Quick Release Devices for bicycles and includes….
Hayes Bicycle Group Recalls Quick-Release Devices for Bicycles Due To Fall Hazard was recalled by Hayes Bicycle Group, of Mequon, Wis. in July 2, 2008. Reason: The quick release devices can unexpectedly fail or break when locked in position on the bicycle, causing the …. Remedy: Consumers should stop riding bicycles with the recalled quick release devices immediately…. Verify recall #08321 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Hayes Bicycle Group, of Mequon, Wis. issued this CPSC recall-The quick release devices can unexpectedly fail or break when locked in position on the bicycle, causing the ….
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- July 2, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08321 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.
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Product description
This recall involves the SunRinglé Hollow Quick Release Devices for bicycles and includes models Hollow CroMo Front 100mm, Hollow CroMo Rear 130mm, and Hollow CroMo Rear 135mm. These devices have hollow skewers. They were sold individually or with SunRinglé front and rear wheels with model names Black Flag, Disc o Flea, Charger, STR8 Track, Accelerator R3.00C and Accelerator T3.0C. "Ringlé" is stamped on the lever. Quick release devices with a solid skewer are not included in this recall.
Reason for recall
The quick release devices can unexpectedly fail or break when locked in position on the bicycle, causing the rider to lose control, which poses a serious fall hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop riding bicycles with the recalled quick release devices immediately, remove the quick release device and bring it to their local bike dealer or retailer for a free inspection and replacement.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08321 |
| Date reported | July 2, 2008 |
| Date initiated | July 2, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Hayes Bicycle Group, of Mequon, Wis. |
| Affected scope | About 800 |
| 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
Consumers should stop riding bicycles with the recalled quick release devices immediately, remove the quick release device and br…
- Check the recall number (08321) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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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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