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CPSC recall · Reported October 25, 2012

FLO Cycling Recalls Rim Tape Due to Fall Hazard

The rim tape can fail and break under pressure. When this happens, the inner tube of the bicycle can puncture or burst. This poses a fall hazard to the rider.

Recall #
13703
Affected scope
About 800
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The CPSC recalled The rim tape is a yellow plastic strip that was provided for free with the purchase of FL….

FLO Cycling Recalls Rim Tape Due to Fall Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 25, 2012. Reason: The rim tape can fail and break under pressure. When this happens, the inner tube of the bicycle can puncture…. Remedy: Consumers should contact FLO Cycling to receive a $5 refund for each wheel purchased. The…. Verify recall #13703 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The rim tape can fail and break under pressure. When this happens, the inner tube of the bicycle can puncture….

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October 25, 2012
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13703 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

The rim tape is a yellow plastic strip that was provided for free with the purchase of FLO 60, FLO 90 and FLO DISC wheels. The number 700X18 A/V is printed on the tape. The serial number is located either on the wheel rim under the tube or on the outer edge of the disc wheel. The following serial numbers are included in this recall: 12DA3542 to 12DA3547 12EA2948 12GA0311 to 12GA0320 12DA3550 12EA2953 to 12EA2960 12GA0643 to 12GA0662 12DA3561 to 12DA3565 12EA3179 12GA0664 12DA3582 to 12DA3584 12EA3180 12GA0665 12DA3586 12EA3187 to 12EA3189 12GA0673 to 12GA0675 12EA2770 12FA1972 to 12FA1980 12GA0976 to 12GA1000 12EA2933 to 12EA2940 12FA1982 to 12FA1998 12GA1031 to 12GA1043 12EA2943 12FA2943 12GA1125 to 12GA1130 12EA2944 12FA3028 12GA1134 to 12GA1136

Reason for recall

The rim tape can fail and break under pressure. When this happens, the inner tube of the bicycle can puncture or burst. This poses a fall hazard to the rider.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should contact FLO Cycling to receive a $5 refund for each wheel purchased. The firm is contacting consumers who purchased wheels with the recalled rim tape directly.

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 13703
Date reported October 25, 2012
Date initiated October 25, 2012
Recalling firm Not disclosed
Affected scope About 800
Distribution Not disclosed
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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 contact FLO Cycling to receive a $5 refund for each wheel purchased. The firm is contacting consumers who purcha…

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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? ▼
The rim tape is a yellow plastic strip that was provided for free with the purchase of FLO 60, FLO 90 and FLO DISC wheels. The number 700X18 A/V is printed on the tape. The serial number is located either on the wheel rim under the tube or on the outer edge of the disc wheel. The following serial numbers are included in this recall: 12DA3542 to 12DA3547 12EA2948 12GA0311 to 12GA0320 12DA3550 12EA2953 to 12EA2960 12GA0643 to 12GA0662 12DA3561 to 12DA3565 12EA3179 12GA0664 12DA3582 to 12DA3584 12EA3180 12GA0665 12DA3586 12EA3187 to 12EA3189 12GA0673 to 12GA0675 12EA2770 12FA1972 to 12FA1980 12GA0976 to 12GA1000 12EA2933 to 12EA2940 12FA1982 to 12FA1998 12GA1031 to 12GA1043 12EA2943 12FA2943 12GA1125 to 12GA1130 12EA2944 12FA3028 12GA1134 to 12GA1136. Units affected: About 800.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The rim tape can fail and break under pressure. When this happens, the inner tube of the bicycle can puncture or burst. This poses a fall hazard to the rider.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should contact FLO Cycling to receive a $5 refund for each wheel purchased. The firm is contacting consumers who purchased wheels with the recalled rim tape directly.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 25, 2012. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13703.
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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