The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09116·Announced 2009-02-04

Mavic USA Recalls R-SYS Bicycle Front Wheel Rims Due to Crash Hazard

Mavic USA is recalling about 12,000 R-SYS bicycle front wheel rims because spokes can break during use, posing a crash hazard to riders.

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 where a specific injury (broken teeth) has been reported, but no deaths or serious injuries are documented, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Mavic USA is recalling approximately 12,000 R-SYS and R-SYS Premium front wheel rims for bicycles. These rims were manufactured by Salomon SAS of France and sold as original equipment on various bicycle brands or separately as front wheels for road bikes. The rims feature 16 tubular, unidirectional carbon spokes and are 22mm in diameter, with "R-SYS" printed on the front rim.

The recall is due to a hazard where the spokes on the front wheel rim can break during use, which poses a fall and crash hazard to riders. Mavic USA has received one report of an injury involving broken teeth associated with the product.

The recalled rims were sold at specialty bicycle retailers from May 2007 through December 2008. When sold separately from the bicycle, the front wheel of the two-wheel set cost between $700 and $750. Consumers should stop using the recalled front wheel rims and contact their bicycle retailer for a free replacement front rim. For additional information, consumers can contact Mavic USA at (800) 664-9228 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.mavic.com.

The recalled product

Product
Bicycles with R-SYS Front Wheel Rims
Manufacturer
Salomon SAS, of France
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles & Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
12,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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