Bicycles with R-SYS Wheel Rims Recalled by Mavic USA Due to Crash Hazard

The spokes on the bicycle's front wheel rim can break during use, posing a fall and crash hazard to riders.

Recall #: 09116
Affected scope: About 12,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Salomon Sas, of France recalled This recall includes R-SYS and R-SYS Premium front wheel rims. They were sold as original….

Bicycles with R-SYS Wheel Rims Recalled by Mavic USA Due to Crash Hazard was recalled by Salomon Sas, of France in February 4, 2009. Reason: The spokes on the bicycle's front wheel rim can break during use, posing a fall and crash hazard to riders.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using bicycles with the recalled front wheel rims and contact their…. Verify recall #09116 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Salomon Sas, of France issued this CPSC recall-The spokes on the bicycle's front wheel rim can break during use, posing a fall and crash hazard to riders..

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agency class: February 4, 2009
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09116 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, 6 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.

Product description

This recall includes R-SYS and R-SYS Premium front wheel rims. They were sold as original equipment on various bicycle brands and were also sold separately. R-SYS wheel rims are designed for road bikes. "R-SYS" is printed on the front rim of the wheels. The rims are 22mm in diameter, with 16 tubular, unidirectional carbon spokes.

Reason for recall

The spokes on the bicycle's front wheel rim can break during use, posing a fall and crash hazard to riders.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using bicycles with the recalled front wheel rims and contact their bicycle retailer for a free replacement front rim.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	09116
Date reported	February 4, 2009
Date initiated	February 4, 2009
Recalling firm	Salomon Sas, of France
Affected scope	About 12,000
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 bicycles with the recalled front wheel rims and contact their bicycle retailer for a free replacement…

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The spokes on the bicycle's front wheel rim can break during use, posing a fall and crash hazard to riders.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using bicycles with the recalled front wheel rims and contact their bicycle retailer for a free replacement front rim.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 4, 2009. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 09116.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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