Cosmic bicycle wheels for road bikes
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
MAVIC, S.A. is recalling 1,303 Cosmic brand bicycle wheels for road bikes sold between December 1994 and June 1995. The front wheel hub may fracture, causing the spokes to come loose, which could lead to loss of control and a fall. The recall involves 1,126 front wheels priced at $339 with specific serial number ranges, and 177 rear wheels priced at $449 with serial number ranges between 048 95 000 and 075 95 999. The serial number can be found on the wheel rim. The CPSC is not aware of any incidents involving these wheels.
Consumers should stop using the recalled wheels immediately and return them to the store where they were purchased for free repair. Those who have already had their wheels repaired under this recall do not need to take any further action. Consumers with questions can call MAVIC at (800) 548-2945 or write to the company at 207 Carter Drive, West Chester, Pennsylvania 19382.
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December 21, 1995 Release # 96-052 WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), MAVIC, S.A., of France, and it's distribution facilities in West Chester, Pa., is recalling 1,303 Cosmic brand bicycle wheels for road bikes. The front wheel hub may fracture and cause the spokes to come loose, and as a result the rider could lose control of the bicycle and fall.MAVIC is recalling 1,126 front wheels sold between December 19, 1994 and June 29, 1995, with serial numbers 275 94 000 through 365 94 000 and 001 95 000 through 179 95 000. The company also is recalling 177 rear wheels sold from March through June 1995 with serial numbers between 048 95 000 and 075 95 999. The serial number is located on the wheel rim. Bicycle specialty stores sold the front wheels for $339 and the rear wheels for $449 nationwide.Consumers should stop using the recalled wheels immediately and return them to the store where purchased for free repair. Consumers who already have had their wheels repaired under this recall need not take further action. Consumers with questions about this recall can call MAVIC at (800) 548-2945 or write the company at 207 Carter Drive, West Chester, Penn. 19382.CPSC is not aware of any incidents involving these bicycle wheels
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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