Safety regulator, Rolf Prima Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Wheels
Recall 05217 · Jul 6, 2005 · Rolf Prima Inc.
870
units affected
870
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05217
- Date
- Jul 6, 2005
- Company
- Rolf Prima Inc.
- Units affected
- 870
- Product
- 2003 Rolf Prima Vigor and Elan Bicycle Wheels (rear wheel only)
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
These 2003 Rolf Prima Vigor and Elan wheels were sold in a front and rear wheel set. Only the rear wheel is affected. "Rolf Prima Vigor" or "Rolf Prima Elan" are written on the wheel rim. The wheel models have serial numbers between 03926 and 06586. The serial number is located on the rim, under the yellow rim tape and is not visible from the outside of the wheel. The tire, tube and rim strip must be removed.
What can happen
The rear wheel freehub mechanism can malfunction, causing no resistance when pedaling. The bicycle rider could lose balance, fall and suffer injuries.
The fix
Contact your local bicycle retailer to have them inspect your wheels to determine if they are included in the recall. If so, the dealer will provide a free repair. Repair kits will be available in 6 to 8 weeks.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No injuries reported.
- Sold at
- Bicycle specialty stores nationwide, from March 2003 through December 2003, for about $850 per set.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2003 rolf prima vigor and elan bicycle wheels (rear wheel only)?
Contact your local bicycle retailer to have them inspect your wheels to determine if they are included in the recall. If so, the dealer will provide a free repair. Repair kits will be available in 6 to 8 weeks.
What is the hazard?
The rear wheel freehub mechanism can malfunction, 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.