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

Recalled February 4, 2009 · CPSC recall 09116 · Salomon SAS

Hazard

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 bicycle retailer for a free replacement front rim.

Units

About 12,000

Incidents / injuries

Mavic USA has received one report of an injury involving broken teeth.

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.

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.

Contact

For additional information, contact Mavic USA at (800) 664-9228 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.mavic.com

Product

Bicycles with R-SYS Front Wheel Rims

Manufacturer(s)

Salomon SAS, of France

Imported by

Mavic USA, of Haverhill, Mass.

Retailers

Specialty bicycle retailers from May 2007 through December 2008 for between $700 and $750 for the front wheel of the two-wheel set when sold separately from the bicycle.

Made in

France

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →