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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2008-07-02

Hayes Bicycle Group Recalls Quick-Release Devices for Bicycles Due To Fall Hazard

Is my product affected?

SunRinglé Ringle Hollow Quick Release Devices for Bicycles

  • Brand Hayes Bicycle Group, of Mequon, Wis.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Hayes Bicycle Group is recalling SunRinglé Hollow Quick Release Devices for bicycles due to a safety hazard. The recalled devices—including models Hollow CroMo Front 100mm, Hollow CroMo Rear 130mm, and Hollow CroMo Rear 135mm—can unexpectedly fail or break when locked in position. This failure can cause riders to lose control of their bicycles and fall. These devices were sold individually or as part of SunRinglé wheel sets with model names Black Flag, Disc o Flea, Charger, STR8 Track, Accelerator R3.00C, and Accelerator T3.0C. You can identify recalled devices by the "Ringlé" stamp on the lever; quick release devices with solid skewers are not affected by this recall.

Consumers should stop riding bicycles with the recalled quick release devices immediately. Owners should remove the quick release device and bring it to their local bike dealer or retailer for a free inspection and replacement.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

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.

What should I 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.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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