Shimano American Corp. Recalls Wheels for Bicycles; Flat Tire Can Pose Injury Risk to Riders
Recall 09022 · Oct 23, 2008 · Shimano American Corp.
275
units affected
275
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09022
- Date
- Oct 23, 2008
- Company
- Shimano American Corp.
- Units affected
- 275
- Product
- Shimano Dura Ace Carbon Clincher Wheels for Bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves the Shimano Dura Ace Carbon Clincher Wheel Sets with model number WH-7850 C24CL sold for road racing bicycles. The rim has labels that read "Shimano WH-7850", "Dura Ace", and "Carbon 1380." These wheels are intended for use with high end adult road racing bicycles.
What can happen
Rim surface and spoke hole plugs on the wheel can cause a puncture to the inner tube, resulting in a flat tire. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the bicycles with the recalled wheels, remove the wheels, and return them to their local bike dealer or retailer for a free inspection and repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from April 2008 through August 2008 for about $1,300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled shimano dura ace carbon clincher wheels for bicycles?
Consumers should stop using the bicycles with the recalled wheels, remove the wheels, and return them to their local bike dealer or retailer for a free inspection and repair.
What is the hazard?
Rim surface and spoke hole plugs on the wheel can cause a puncture to the inner tube, resulting in a flat tire. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall.
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.