Moderate Recalled February 4, 2009 About 12,000 units Updated May 23, 2014

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

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The hazard

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

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

What to do now

Consumers should stop using bicycles with the recalled front wheel rims and contact their bicycle retailer for a free replacement front rim.

Contact: For additional information, contact Mavic USA at (800) 664-9228 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.mavic.com

Product photos

Recalled R-SYS wheel rim
Recalled R-SYS wheel rim
R-SYS logo on wheel rim
R-SYS logo on wheel rim

Photos: U.S. CPSC

Full official description

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.