Huffy Recalls Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes to Replace Quick Release Lever Due to Crash Hazard
Recall 15221 · Aug 27, 2015 · Huffy
460
units affected
460
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15221
- Date
- Aug 27, 2015
- Company
- Huffy
- Units affected
- 460
- Product
- Huffy bicycles equipped with front disc brakes
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The recalled products are all model year 2014 Huffy TR 745 and TR-S 740 bicycles with 27.5-inch wheels. "Huffy" is on the downtube of the frame of both bicycles and model name TR 745 or TR-S 740 is on the rear portion of the frame. The TR 745 has a green frame with model number 26504M on the bottom of the frame near the pedals. The TR-S 740 has a white frame and model number 26604M on the bottom of the frame near the pedals. Bicycles that have a green dot on the inside of the quick release lever are not included in this recall.
What can happen
An open quick release lever on the bicycle's front wheel hub can come into contact with the front disc brake assembly, causing the front wheel to come to a sudden stop or separate from the bicycle, posing a risk of injury to the rider.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact Huffy for a free replacement quick release lever for the front wheel.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Walmart.com, Sears Puerto Rico and The Northwest Company (Cost U Less) from September 2014 through May 2015 for between $250 to $370.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled huffy bicycles equipped with front disc brakes?
Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact Huffy for a free replacement quick release lever for the front wheel.
What is the hazard?
An open quick release lever on the bicycle's front wheel hub can come into contact with the front disc brake assembly, causing the front wheel to come to a sudden stop or separate from the bicycle, posing a risk of injury to the rider.
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.