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Fall / CollapseFebruary 4, 2009CPSC #09116

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

Product
Bicycles
Units affected
12,000
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

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

Injuries

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

Made in

France

Where it was sold

  • 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.

Photos

Recalled R-SYS wheel rimR-SYS logo on wheel rim
View official CPSC recall

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