SafetyScored
All recalls
Fall / CollapseJuly 2, 2008CPSC #08321

Hayes Bicycle Group Recalls Quick-Release Devices for Bicycles Due To Fall Hazard

Product
Bicycles
Units affected
800
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

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.

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.

Injuries

Hayes Bicycle Group has received four reports of the quick release device breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

Taiwan

Where it was sold

  • Bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from June 2007 through May 2008 for about $17.

Photos

Recalled Quick Release DevicesDevices with a hollow skewer, as shown in the left, are included in this recall. Devices with a solid skewer, as shown in the right, are not included in this recall.
View official CPSC recall

Shopping for a replacement? Safer certified picks

If your item was recalled, these brands hold independent safety certifications and have no recall on record.

Avocado Green Mattress logo

Avocado Green Mattress

GOTSGREENGUARD GoldOEKO-TEX

Certified organic latex, wool, and cotton — no fiberglass.

Check price
PlushBeds logo

PlushBeds

GREENGUARD GoldGOTSOEKO-TEX

Natural latex, multiple whole-product certifications.

Check price
Naturepedic logo

Naturepedic

GOTSGREENGUARD Gold

Organic non-toxic crib and adult mattresses.

Check price
My Green Mattress logo

My Green Mattress

GOTSGREENGUARD Gold

Family-run, certified organic, fiberglass-free.

Check price

Certifications shown are editorial references — verify current status with the brand. Some links are affiliate links; we may earn a commission at no cost to you. See our disclosure.

Other fall / collapse recalls