July 2, 2008
Hayes Bicycle Group is recalling SunRingl Hollow Quick Release Devices for bicycles. The quick release devices can unexpectedly fail or break when locked in position on the bicycle, causing the rider to lose control, which poses a serious fall hazard.
Hayes Bicycle Group has received four reports of the quick release device breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Quick-release devices with a hollow skewer, as shown in the left, are included in this recall. Quick-release devices with a solid skewer, as shown in the right, are not included in this recall.
This recall involves the SunRingl' Hollow Quick Release Devices for bicycles and includes models Hollow CroMo Front 100mm, Hollow CroMo Rear 130mm, and Hollow CroMo Rear 135mm. These devices have hollow skewers. They were sold individually or with SunRingl' front and rear wheels with model names Black Flag, Disc o Flea, Charger, STR8 Track, Accelerator R3.00C and Accelerator T3.0C. 'Ringl' is stamped on the lever. Quick release devices with a solid skewer are not included in this recall.
The devices were sold at bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from June 2007 through May 2008 for about $17. They were made in Taiwan.
Consumers should stop riding bicycles with the recalled quick release devices immediately, remove the quick release device and bring it to their local bike dealer or retailer for a free inspection and replacement.
For more information, contact Hayes Bicycle Group at (888) 686-3472 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hayesbicycle.com.
Quick-release devices with a hollow skewer, as shown in the left, are included in this recall. Quick-release devices with a solid skewer, as shown in the right, are not included in this recall.The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
