Bicycles with R-SYS Wheel Rims Recalled by Mavic USA Due to Crash Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2009-02-04 · 09116
Hazards
The spokes on the bicycle's front wheel rim can break during use, posing a fall and crash hazard to riders.
Recall
Number
09116
Date
2009-02-04
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Bicycles with R-SYS Front Wheel Rims
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Salomon SAS, of France
Retailer(s)
Specialty bicycle retailers from May 2007 through December 2008 for between $700 and $750 for the front wheel of the two-wheel set when sold separately from the bicycle.
Importer(s)
Mavic USA, of Haverhill, Mass.
Country of manufacture
France
Description
This recall includes R-SYS and R-SYS Premium front wheel rims. They were sold as original equipment on various bicycle brands and were also sold separately. R-SYS wheel rims are designed for road bikes. "R-SYS" is printed on the front rim of the wheels. The rims are 22mm in diameter, with 16 tubular, unidirectional carbon spokes.