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American Classic road and mountain bike wheels — recall 05239

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2005-08-08

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
05239
Date of alert
2005-08-08
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: The recall includes all American Classic aftermarket rear wheels and hubs, as well as the following 2005 bike models which use American Classic rear wheels or hubs: Fuji Team Super Lite (Team SL); Orbea Aletta, Onix, Lobular 50, Dama Race, Mitis and Mitis Dama models; Felt F55 and F2C; Fetish Cycles Road and Mountain Bikes; Argon 18; and Motobecane LeChampion SL. The recalled models were made at the start of January 2005 and the outside of the rear hub shell has a serial number that starts with the letter "S." The serial number is printed on the center of the hub shell opposite to the American Classic logo. Front wheels and front hubs are not included in this recall. Hazards: The hub in the bicycle's rear wheel can fail to engage properly, causing no resistance when pedaling. The bicycle rider could lose balance, fall and suffer injuries.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-American-Classic-Announce-Recall-of-Bicyc

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