February 4, 2009
Mavic USA is recalling about 12,000 bicycles with R-SYS wheel rims.
The spokes on the bicycle's front wheel rim can break during use, posing a fall and crash hazard to riders. Mavic USA has received one report of an injury involving broken teeth.
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.
The wheel rims were sold at 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. They were made in France.
Consumers should stop using bicycles with the recalled front wheel rims and contact their bicycle retailer for a free replacement front rim.
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.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
