CPSC2005-08-11
CPSC, Ritchey Design Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Wheels
Ritchey Design, of San Carlos, Calif. (manufactured under license from American Classic Inc., of Tampa, Fla.)
Hazard
The hub in the bicycle's rear wheel can fail to engage properly, causing no resistance when pedaling. The bicycle rider can lose balance, fall and suffer injuries.
Remedy
Inspect your hub to determine if the wheel is included in the recall and contact Ritchey to schedule a free repair.
Sold at
Bicycle specialty stores nationwide, from January 2003 through July 2005. These wheels were sold separately for between $350 and $700. They were sold also as original equipment on 2004 model year Fuji and Motobecane USA bicycles and the 2005 model year Prestige road bike form Raleigh, for between $2,100 and $4,000.
Affected count
About 2,000
Injuries reported
Ritchey Design has received one report of a bicycle rider, who suffered minor bruises and abrasions after experiencing no pedal resistance and falling from the bike.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Products
Ritchey WCS - Protocol, Carbon, DS, DS Aero, Girder models (all rear wheels only)
Consumer contact
Contact Ritchey Design toll-free at (888) 776-8625 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.ritcheylogic.com/wcsrecall
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Ritchey-Design-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycle-WheelsDon't want to check this manually?
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