CPSCFebruary 4, 2009

Bicycles with R-SYS Wheel Rims Recalled by Mavic USA

Bicycles with R-SYS Wheel Rims Recalled by Mavic USA Due to Crash Hazard

Why was Bicycles with R-SYS Wheel Rims Recalled by Mavic USA recalled?

The spokes on the bicycle's front wheel rim can break during use, posing a fall and crash hazard to riders.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using bicycles with the recalled front wheel rims and contact their bicycle retailer for a free replacement front rim. Contact: For additional information, contact Mavic USA at (800) 664-9228 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.mavic.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
Bicycles with R-SYS Front Wheel Rims
Company
Salomon SAS, of France, Mavic USA, of Haverhill, Mass.
Quantity
About 12,000
Sold at
Specialty bicycle retailers from May 2007 through December 2008 for between $700 and $750 for the front wheel of the two-wheel set when sold separately from the bicycle.
Recall date
February 4, 2009
Incidents / injuries
Mavic USA has received one report of an injury involving broken teeth.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall includes R-SYS and R-SYS Premium front wheel rims. They were sold as original equipment on various bicycle brands and were also sold separately. R-SYS wheel rims are designed for road bikes. "R-SYS" is printed on the front rim of the wheels. The rims are 22mm in diameter, with 16 tubular, unidirectional carbon spokes.

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