The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08321·Announced 2008-07-02

Hayes Bicycle Group Recalls SunRinglé Quick Release Devices Due to Fall Hazard

Hayes Bicycle Group is recalling SunRinglé Hollow Quick Release Devices because they can break while locked, causing riders to lose control and fall.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fall hazard) where the device can break, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Hayes Bicycle Group is recalling approximately 800 SunRinglé Ringle Hollow Quick Release Devices for bicycles. The recall includes models Hollow CroMo Front 100mm, Hollow CroMo Rear 130mm, and Hollow CroMo Rear 135mm. These devices feature hollow skewers and were sold individually or with specific SunRinglé front and rear wheels, including models Black Flag, Disc o Flea, Charger, STR8 Track, Accelerator R3.00C, and Accelerator T3.0C. The word "Ringlé" is stamped on the lever. Devices with solid skewers are not included in this recall.

The quick release devices can unexpectedly fail or break when locked in position on the bicycle. This failure can cause the rider to lose control, posing a serious fall hazard. Hayes Bicycle Group has received four reports of the quick release device breaking, but no injuries have been reported.

The devices were sold at bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from June 2007 through May 2008 for about $17. Consumers should stop riding bicycles with the recalled quick release devices immediately. They should remove the device and bring it to a local bike dealer or retailer for a free inspection and replacement. For more information, contact Hayes Bicycle Group at (888) 686-3472 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.hayesbicycle.com.

The recalled product

Product
SunRinglé Ringle Hollow Quick Release Devices for Bicycles
Manufacturer
Hayes Bicycle Group, of Mequon, Wis.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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