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CPSC, American Classic Announce Recall of Bicycle Wheels is CPSC recall #05239, announced on August 8, 2005. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: American Classic.
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.
Affected products
American Classic road and mountain bike wheels
Recalled brands
American Classic
Remedy
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.
Recall date
August 8, 2005
CPSC recall #05239 covers CPSC, American Classic Announce Recall of Bicycle Wheels, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 8, 2005. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.
The CPSC remedy for recall #05239 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-American-Classic-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycle-Wheels. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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