Mavic USA · Recalled
Bicycles with R-SYS Wheel Rims Recalled by Mavic USA Due to Crash Hazard
The spokes on the bicycle's front wheel rim can break during use, posing a fall and crash hazard to riders.
- Units
- About 12,000
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $700–$750
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- 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.
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Made in
- France
- Recalled by
- Mavic USA, of Haverhill, Mass., Salomon SAS, of France
Incident log
Mavic USA has received one report of an injury involving broken teeth.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using bicycles with the recalled front wheel rims and contact their bicycle retailer for a free replacement front rim.
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
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 FEB 04 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.
