Hayes Bicycle Group Recalls Quick-Release Devices for Bicycles Due To Fall Hazard
Recall 08321 · Jul 2, 2008 · Hayes Bicycle Group
800
units affected
800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08321
- Date
- Jul 2, 2008
- Company
- Hayes Bicycle Group
- Units affected
- 800
- Product
- SunRinglé Ringle Hollow Quick Release Devices for Bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
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 can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Hayes Bicycle Group has received four reports of the quick release device breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from June 2007 through May 2008 for about $17.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled sunringlé ringle hollow quick release devices for bicycles?
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.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.