Cosmic bicycle wheels for road bikes
Class II - ModerateWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: See description
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Cosmic
- Reason for Recall:
- Fall
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- Fall
Product Information
Full Description:
December 21, 1995 Release # 96-052 WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), MAVIC, S.A., of France, and it's distribution facilities in West Chester, Pa., is recalling 1,303 Cosmic brand bicycle wheels for road bikes. The front wheel hub may fracture and cause the spokes to come loose, and as a result the rider could lose control of the bicycle and fall.MAVIC is recalling 1,126 front wheels sold between December 19, 1994 and June 29, 1995, with serial numbers 275 94 000 through 365 94 000 and 001 95 000 through 179 95 000. The company also is recalling 177 rear wheels sold from March through June 1995 with serial numbers between 048 95 000 and 075 95 999. The serial number is located on the wheel rim. Bicycle specialty stores sold the front wheels for $339 and the rear wheels for $449 nationwide.Consumers should stop using the recalled wheels immediately and return them to the store where purchased for free repair. Consumers who already have had their wheels repaired under this recall need not take further action. Consumers with questions about this recall can call MAVIC at (800) 548-2945 or write the company at 207 Carter Drive, West Chester, Penn. 19382.CPSC is not aware of any incidents involving these bicycle wheels
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
See description
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 96052