[Recalled] SunRinglé Ringle Hollow Quick Release Devices for Bicycles — This recall involves the SunRinglé Hollow Quick Release Devices for bicycles an… | CPSC 2008-07-02
Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.
Recall details
| Product | SunRinglé Ringle Hollow Quick Release Devices for Bicycles |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Hayes Bicycle Group, of Mequon, Wis. |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 08321 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 02 July 2008 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: 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. Hazards: 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.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Review the official notice to confirm whether your unit is affected.
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