CPSC recall · Reported October 23, 2008
Shimano American Corp. Recalls Wheels for Bicycles; Flat Tire Can Pose Injury Risk to Riders
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.
Shimano Components Sdn, of Johor, Malaysia recalled This recall involves the Shimano Dura Ace Carbon Clincher Wheel Sets with model number WH….
Shimano American Corp. Recalls Wheels for Bicycles; Flat Tire Can Pose Injury Risk to Rid… was recalled by Shimano Components Sdn, of Johor, Malaysia in October 23, 2008. Reason: Rim surface and spoke hole plugs on the wheel can cause a puncture to the inner tube, resulting in a flat tir…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the bicycles with the recalled wheels, remove the wheels, and…. Verify recall #09022 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Shimano Components Sdn, of Johor, Malaysia issued this CPSC recall-Rim surface and spoke hole plugs on the wheel can cause a puncture to the inner tube, resulting in a flat tir….
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- agency class
- October 23, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09022 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
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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09022 |
| Date reported | October 23, 2008 |
| Date initiated | October 23, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Shimano Components Sdn, of Johor, Malaysia |
| Affected scope | About 275 |
| 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 using the bicycles with the recalled wheels, remove the wheels, and return them to their local bike dealer …
- Check the recall number (09022) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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