The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·13703·Announced 2012-10-25

FLO Cycling Recalls Bicycle Wheel Rim Tape Due to Fall Hazard

FLO Cycling is recalling about 800 units of yellow plastic rim tape sold with specific wheels because the tape can fail, causing inner tubes to burst and posing a fall hazard.

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 injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

FLO Cycling LLC of Las Vegas is recalling approximately 800 units of yellow plastic bicycle wheel rim tape. The tape was provided for free with the purchase of FLO 60, FLO 90, and FLO DISC wheels from FLO Cycling's website between May 2012 and July 2012. The wheels cost between $375 and $700. The number 700X18 A/V is printed on the tape, and specific serial numbers are listed in the official recall notice.

The rim tape can fail and break under pressure. When this happens, the inner tube of the bicycle can puncture or burst, which poses a fall hazard to the rider. The firm has received four reports of exploding inner tubes and flat tires, but no injuries were reported.

Consumers should contact FLO Cycling to receive a $5 refund for each wheel purchased. The firm is contacting consumers who purchased wheels with the recalled rim tape directly. For more information, consumers can call FLO Cycling at (888) 959-8312 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit http://www.flocycling.com.

The recalled product

Product
Bicycle Wheel Rim Tape
Manufacturer
FLO Cycling LLC of Las Vegas
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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