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

Recalled July 2, 2008 · CPSC recall 08321 · Hayes Bicycle

Devices with a hollow skewer, as shown in the left, are included in this recall. Devices with a solid skewer, as shown in the right, are not included in this recall.

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.

Remedy

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.

Units

About 800

Incidents / injuries

Hayes Bicycle Group has received four reports of the quick release device breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Description

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.

What to do

Contact

For more information, contact Hayes Bicycle Group at (888) 686-3472 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hayesbicycle.com

Product

SunRinglé Ringle Hollow Quick Release Devices for Bicycles

Manufacturer(s)

Hayes Bicycle Group, of Mequon, Wis.

Retailers

Bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from June 2007 through May 2008 for about $17.

Made in

Taiwan

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