Bicycles with R-SYS Wheel Rims Recalled by Mavic USA Due to Crash Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5126.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5126.
Consumers should stop using bicycles with the recalled front wheel rims and contact their bicycle retailer for a free replacement front rim.
✅ 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 Specialty Bicycle Retailers From May 2007 Through December 2008 For Between $700 And $750 For The Front Wheel Of The Two-wheel Set When Sold Separately From The Bicycle. 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-5126.
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
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Specialty Bicycle Retailers From May 2007 Through December 2008 For Between $700 And $750 For The Front Wheel Of The Two-wheel Set When Sold Separately From The Bicycle. Recall FAQ
Specialty Bicycle Retailers From May 2007 Through December 2008 For Between $700 And $750 For The Front Wheel Of The Two-wheel Set When Sold Separately From The Bicycle. is the subject of a bicycles & wheeled sports recall: Bicycles with R-SYS Wheel Rims Recalled by Mavic USA Due to Crash Hazard. The notice was published on February 4, 2009 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 12,000 units are potentially affected.