CPSC recall 15-221, announced August 27, 2015, covers Huffy bicycles equipped with front disc brakes (about 460 units). An open quick release lever on the bicycle's front wheel hub can come into contact with the front disc brake assembly, causing the front wheel to come to a sudden stop or separate from the bicycle, posing a risk of injury to the rider. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact Huffy for a free replacement quick release lever for the front wheel. Recall contact: call 888-366-3828, go to www.huffybikes.com, or email Service@Huffy.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The TR 745 has a green frame with model number 26504M on the bottom of the frame near the pedals.
Which products are included?
The recalled products are all model year 2014 Huffy TR 745 and TR-S 740 bicycles with 27.5-inch wheels. "Huffy" is on the downtube of the frame of both bicycles and model name TR 745 or TR-S 740 is on the rear portion of the frame. The TR 745 has a green frame with model number 26504M on the bottom of the frame near the pedals. The TR-S 740 has a white frame and model number 26604M on the bottom of the frame near the pedals. Bicycles that have a green dot on the inside of the quick release lever are not included in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
An open quick release lever on the bicycle's front wheel hub can come into contact with the front disc brake assembly, causing the front wheel to come to a sudden stop or separate from the bicycle, posing a risk of injury to the rider.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact Huffy for a free replacement quick release lever for the front wheel.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Huffy
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 15-221
- Units
- About 460
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Walmart.com, Sears Puerto Rico and The Northwest Company (Cost U Less) from September 2014 through May 2015 for between $250 to $370.
Huffy bicycles equipped with front disc brakes
CPSC product type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Recall contact information
Huffy toll-free at 888-366-3828 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email Service@Huffy.com or online at www.huffybikes.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of any page.
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