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CPSC, American Classic Announce Recall of Bicycle Wheels

U.S. CPSCFallsAug 8, 2005
Recalled Bicycle Wheel
Recalled Bicycle Wheel
Bicycle Wheel Hub
Bicycle Wheel Hub

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

Hazard

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.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the bike wheels with the recalled hubs and contact your local bicycle retailer to receive a free inspection. If you have a recalled wheel, the dealer will provide a free repair.

Incidents & injuries

No injuries reported.

Product description

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.

Sold on

Bicycle specialty stores nationwide, from January 2005 through June 2005, for about $240 (per rear hub).

Contact the company

For additional information, contact American Classic at (800) 345-8356 or log on to the firm's Web site at www.amclassic.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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