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Hayes Bicycle Group Recalls Quick-Release Devices for Bicycles Due To Fall HazardDate: 7/3/2008
Reason: 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.
Distribution: Nationwide
WASHINGTON , D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: SunRinglé Hollow Quick Release Devices for Bicycles Units: About 800 Manufacturer: Hayes Bicycle Group, of Mequon, Wis. Hazard: 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. Incidents/Injuries: Hayes Bicycle Group has received four reports of the quick release device breaking. No injuries have been reported. Description and Models: 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. Sold at: Bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from June 2007 through May 2008 for about $17. Manufactured in: Taiwan Remedy: Consumers should stop riding bicycles with the recalled quick release devices immediately, remove the quick release device and bring it to their local bike dealer or retailer for a free inspection and replacement. Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Hayes Bicycle Group at (888) 686-3472 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hayesbicycle.com Other Outdoors Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 11/21/2008 Reason: A FUEL TANK VENT LINE SEVERED BY FLAWED FLOOR PANEL DESIGN, ALLOWING GAS FUMES (AND POSSIBLY GASOLINE ITSELF) TO ACCUMULATE IN THE BILGE. Distribution: Nationwide. Date: 10/3/2008 Reason: When used outdoors, the wood in the hammock stand can deteriorate over time and break, posing a risk of falls and lacerations to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/15/2008 Reason: The rechargeable battery inside the helicopter can overheat. This can result in the helicopter’s body melting, as well as a risk of fire or burns to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/8/2008 Reason: The top of the bicycle handlebar stem can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard. Distribution: Nationwide. Date: 9/8/2008 Reason: The tires on the portable garden hose reel can explode while being inflated, posing an injury hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/26/2008 Reason: Cracks can develop in the welded joints of the drive axle assembly of the snowmobile and can result in complete breakage. If this happens the track of the vehicle can unexpectedly lock, causing riders to be ejected off the vehicle or lose control and collide with bystanders, a fixed object or other vehicles. Distribution: Nationwide |
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