CPSC2012-10-25
FLO Cycling Recalls Rim Tape Due to Fall Hazard
FLO Cycling LLC of Las Vegas
Hazard
The rim tape can fail and break under pressure. When this happens, the inner tube of the bicycle can puncture or burst. This poses a fall hazard to the rider.
Remedy
Consumers should contact FLO Cycling to receive a $5 refund for each wheel purchased. The firm is contacting consumers who purchased wheels with the recalled rim tape directly.
Sold at
FLO Cycling's website from May 2012 through July 2012 with the purchase of FLO wheels. The wheels cost between $375 and $700.
Affected count
About 800
Injuries reported
The firm has received four reports of exploding inner tubes and flat tires. No injuries were reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Bicycle Wheel Rim Tape
Consumer contact
FLO Cycling: (888) 959-8312 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or http://www.flocycling.com for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/FLO-Cycling-Recalls-Rim-Tape-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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