CPSC, American Classic Announce Recall of Bicycle Wheels
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2989.
The recall includes all American Classic aftermarket rear wheels and hubs, as well as the following 2005 bike models which use American Classic rear wheels or hubs: Fuji Team Super Lite (Team SL); Orbea Aletta, Onix, Lobular 50, Dama Race, Mitis and Mitis Dama models; Felt F55 and F2C; Fetish Cycles Road and Mountain Bikes; Argon 18; and Motobecane LeChampion SL. The recalled models were made at the start of January 2005 and the outside of the rear hub shell has a serial number that starts with the letter "S." The serial number is printed on the center of the hub shell opposite to the American Classic logo. Front wheels and front hubs are not included in this recall.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2989.
Consumers should stop using the bike wheels with the recalled hubs and contact your local bicycle retailer to receive a free inspection. If you have a recalled wheel, the dealer will provide a free repair.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Bicycle Specialty Stores Nationwide, From January 2005 Through June 2005, For About $240 (per Rear Hub). or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2989.
For additional information, contact American Classic at (800) 345-8356 or log on to the firm's Web site at www.amclassic.com
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Bicycle Specialty Stores Nationwide, From January 2005 Through June 2005, For About $240 (per Rear Hub). Recall FAQ
Bicycle Specialty Stores Nationwide, From January 2005 Through June 2005, For About $240 (per Rear Hub). is the subject of a bicycles & wheeled sports recall: CPSC, American Classic Announce Recall of Bicycle Wheels. The notice was published on August 8, 2005 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 2,850 units are potentially affected.