Safety regulator, American Classic Announce Recall of Bicycle Wheels
Recall 05239 · Aug 8, 2005 · American Classic
2,850
units affected
2,850
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05239
- Date
- Aug 8, 2005
- Company
- American Classic
- Units affected
- 2,850
- Product
- American Classic road and mountain bike wheels
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recall includes all American Classic aftermarket rear wheels and hubs, as well as the following 2005 bike models which use American Classic rear wheels or hubs: Fuji Team Super Lite (Team SL); Orbea Aletta, Onix, Lobular 50, Dama Race, Mitis and Mitis Dama models; Felt F55 and F2C; Fetish Cycles Road and Mountain Bikes; Argon 18; and Motobecane LeChampion SL. The recalled models were made at the start of January 2005 and the outside of the rear hub shell has a serial number that starts with the letter "S." The serial number is printed on the center of the hub shell opposite to the American Classic logo. Front wheels and front hubs are not included in this recall.
What can happen
The hub in the bicycle's rear wheel can fail to engage properly, causing no resistance when pedaling. The bicycle rider could lose balance, fall and suffer injuries.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the bike wheels with the recalled hubs and contact your local bicycle retailer to receive a free inspection. If you have a recalled wheel, the dealer will provide a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No injuries reported.
- Sold at
- Bicycle specialty stores nationwide, from January 2005 through June 2005, for about $240 (per rear hub).
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled american classic road and mountain bike wheels?
Consumers should stop using the bike wheels with the recalled hubs and contact your local bicycle retailer to receive a free inspection. If you have a recalled wheel, the dealer will provide a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The hub in the bicycle's rear wheel can fail to engage properly, causing no resistance when pedaling. The bicycle rider could lose balance, fall and suffer injuries.
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.