Hayes Bicycle Group Quick-Release Devices for Bicycles recall: Fall Hazard
Hayes Bicycle Group Recalls Quick-Release Devices for Bicycles Due To Fall Hazard
Why was Hayes Bicycle Group Quick-Release Devices for Bicycles recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. Contact: For more information, contact Hayes Bicycle Group at (888) 686-3472 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hayesbicycle.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- SunRinglé Ringle Hollow Quick Release Devices for Bicycles
- Company
- Hayes Bicycle Group, of Mequon, Wis.
- Quantity
- About 800
- Sold at
- Bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from June 2007 through May 2008 for about $17.
- Recall date
- July 2, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- Hayes Bicycle Group has received four reports of the quick release device breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.