Hayes Bicycle Group · Recalled
Hayes Bicycle Group Recalls Quick-Release Devices for Bicycles Due To Fall 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.
- Units
- About 800
- Reports
- 4
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $17
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from June 2007 through May 2008 for about $17.
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Recalled by
- Hayes Bicycle Group, of Mequon, Wis.
Incident log
Hayes Bicycle Group has received four reports of the quick release device breaking. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to 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.
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
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 02 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.
