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MAVIC front wheel for bicycle — injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesFeb 6, 2009

Hazard

The products pose a risk of injuries because the carbon tubular spokes of the R-SYS front wheel can break off during use in certain circumstances, which can cause the wheel to break and the cyclist to fall.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary recall from consumers by the manufacturer — Other

Product description

Front wheel of racing bicycle. The R-SYS front wheels are composed of a Maxtal 22mm aluminium rim and 16 radial spokes made of unidirectional carbon fibres. The R-SYS wheels all bear a R-SYS logo in black or silver on the outer side of the rim. An adhesive sticker is also affixed to the rim of each wheel displaying a barcode and a serial number.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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