Rolf Prima Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Rolf Prima Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Wheels
The rear wheel freehub mechanism can malfunction, causing no resistance when pedaling. The bicycle rider could lose balance, fall and suffer injuries.
- Units
- About 870
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $850
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
These 2003 Rolf Prima Vigor and Elan wheels were sold in a front and rear wheel set. Only the rear wheel is affected. "Rolf Prima Vigor" or "Rolf Prima Elan" are written on the wheel rim. The wheel models have serial numbers between 03926 and 06586. The serial number is located on the rim, under the yellow rim tape and is not visible from the outside of the wheel. The tire, tube and rim strip must be removed.
The file
- Sold at
- Bicycle specialty stores nationwide, from March 2003 through December 2003, for about $850 per set.
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Rolf Prima Inc., of Eugene, Ore.
Incident log
No injuries reported.
What the notice says to do
Contact your local bicycle retailer to have them inspect your wheels to determine if they are included in the recall. If so, the dealer will provide a free repair. Repair kits will be available in 6 to 8 weeks.
For additional information, contact Rolf Prima Inc. at (800) 741-6941 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.rolfprima.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUL 06 2005; last revised OCT 18 2024.
