Shimano American Corp. · Recalled
Shimano American Corp. Recalls Wheels for Bicycles; Flat Tire Can Pose Injury Risk to Riders
Rim surface and spoke hole plugs on the wheel can cause a puncture to the inner tube, resulting in a flat tire. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall.
- Units
- About 275
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $1,300
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves the Shimano Dura Ace Carbon Clincher Wheel Sets with model number WH-7850 C24CL sold for road racing bicycles. The rim has labels that read "Shimano WH-7850", "Dura Ace", and "Carbon 1380." These wheels are intended for use with high end adult road racing bicycles.
The file
- Sold at
- Bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from April 2008 through August 2008 for about $1,300.
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Made in
- Malaysia
- Recalled by
- Shimano American Corp., of Irving, Calif., Shimano Components SDN, of Johor, Malaysia
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the bicycles with the recalled wheels, remove the wheels, and return them to their local bike dealer or retailer for a free inspection and repair.
For more information, contact Shimano American Corp. at (800) 353-4719 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's web site at bike.shimano.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 OCT 23 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.
