CPSC recall 05-241, announced August 11, 2005, covers Ritchey WCS - Protocol, Carbon, DS, DS Aero, Girder models (all rear wheels only) (about 2,000 units). The hub in the bicycle's rear wheel can fail to engage properly, causing no resistance when pedaling. The notice cites 1 incident report. Inspect your hub to determine if the wheel is included in the recall and contact Ritchey to schedule a free repair. Recall contact: call (888) 776-8625, or go to www.ritcheylogic.com/wcsrecall.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and 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.
Official remedy
Inspect your hub to determine if the wheel is included in the recall and contact Ritchey to schedule a free repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Ritchey Design
- Manufacturer
- Ritchey Design, of San Carlos, Calif. (manufactured under license from American Classic Inc., of Tampa, Fla.)
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 05-241
- Units
- About 2,000
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- 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 Prestige road bike form Raleigh, for between $2,100 and $4,000.
Ritchey WCS - Protocol, Carbon, DS, DS Aero, Girder models (all rear wheels only)
CPSC product type: Bicycles & Accessories
Recall 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
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