Hayes Bicycle Group Recalls Quick-Release Devices for Bicycles Due To Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-07-02 · 08321
Hazards
The quick release devices can unexpectedly fail or break when locked in position on the bicycle, causing the rider to lose control, which poses a serious fall hazard.
Recall
Number
08321
Date
2008-07-02
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
SunRinglé Ringle Hollow Quick Release Devices for Bicycles
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Hayes Bicycle Group, of Mequon, Wis.
Retailer(s)
Bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from June 2007 through May 2008 for about $17.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
Description
This recall involves the SunRinglé Hollow Quick Release Devices for bicycles and includes models Hollow CroMo Front 100mm, Hollow CroMo Rear 130mm, and Hollow CroMo Rear 135mm. These devices have hollow skewers. They were sold individually or with SunRinglé front and rear wheels with model names Black Flag, Disc o Flea, Charger, STR8 Track, Accelerator R3.00C and Accelerator T3.0C. "Ringlé" is stamped on the lever. Quick release devices with a solid skewer are not included in this recall.