CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The hub in the bicycle's rear wheel can fail to engage properly, causing no resistance when pedaling. The bicycle rider can lose balance, fall and suffer injuries.
CPSC, Ritchey Design Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Wheels
The above wheels were sold by Ritchey as wheel sets and as rear wheel only and as original equipment on 2004 model year Fuji and Motobecane USA bicycles and the 2005 model year Prestige road bike from Raleigh. The recalled wheels have high flange hubs measuring 60 milimeters in diameter and the hub body is straight between the flanges.
Required Consumer Action
Inspect your hub to determine if the wheel is included in the recall and contact Ritchey to schedule a free repair.
Contact Information
Contact Ritchey Design toll-free at (888) 776-8625 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.ritcheylogic.com/wcsrecall
Recall Details
Sold At
Bicycle specialty stores nationwide, from January 2003 through July 2005. These wheels were sold separately for between $350 and $700. They were sold also as original equipment on 2004 model year Fuji and Motobecane USA bicycles and the 2005 model year Pr
Injuries
Ritchey Design has received one report of a bicycle rider, who suffered minor bruises and abrasions after experiencing no pedal resistance and falling from the bike.
Manufacturer
Ritchey Design, of San Carlos, Calif. (manufactured under license from American Classic Inc., of Tampa, Fla.)
Recall Number
05241
Product Information
Product Name
Ritchey WCS - Protocol, Carbon, DS, DS Aero, Girder models (all rear wheels only)
Product Type
Bicycles & Accessories
Number of Units
About 2,000
Manufacturer Name
Ritchey Design, of San Carlos, Calif. (manufactured under license from American Classic Inc., of Tampa, Fla.)
Manufactured In
Taiwan