CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2009-02-04

Bicycles with R-SYS Wheel Rims Recalled by Mavic USA Due to Crash Hazard

09116 · Recalled 2009-02-04 · CPSC page

Recalled R-SYS wheel rim
Recalled R-SYS wheel rim

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.

Hazards

The spokes on the bicycle's front wheel rim can break during use, posing a fall and crash hazard to riders.

Reported injuries

Mavic USA has received one report of an injury involving broken teeth.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using bicycles with the recalled front wheel rims and contact their bicycle retailer for a free replacement front rim.

Products

NameModelUnits
Bicycles with R-SYS Front Wheel RimsAbout 12,000

Parties

Manufacturer
Salomon SAS
Importer
Mavic USA, of Haverhill, Mass.
Made in
France
Sold at
Specialty bicycle retailers, $750 for the front wheel of the two-wheel set when sold separately

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Mavic USA at (800) 664-9228 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.mavic.com

More images

R-SYS logo on wheel rim
R-SYS logo on wheel rim

Source: CPSC recall 09116. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.