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CPSC, Rolf Prima Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Wheels

U.S. CPSCFallsJul 6, 2005
Recalled Bicycle Wheel
Recalled Bicycle Wheel
Recalled Bicycle Wheel
Recalled Bicycle Wheel

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The rear wheel freehub mechanism can malfunction, causing no resistance when pedaling. The bicycle rider could lose balance, fall and suffer injuries.

Remedy

Contact your local bicycle retailer to have them inspect your wheels to determine if they are included in the recall. If so, the dealer will provide a free repair. Repair kits will be available in 6 to 8 weeks.

Incidents & injuries

No injuries reported.

Product description

These 2003 Rolf Prima Vigor and Elan wheels were sold in a front and rear wheel set. Only the rear wheel is affected. "Rolf Prima Vigor" or "Rolf Prima Elan" are written on the wheel rim. The wheel models have serial numbers between 03926 and 06586. The serial number is located on the rim, under the yellow rim tape and is not visible from the outside of the wheel. The tire, tube and rim strip must be removed.

Sold on

Bicycle specialty stores nationwide, from March 2003 through December 2003, for about $850 per set.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Rolf Prima Inc. at (800) 741-6941 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.rolfprima.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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