CPSC, Ritchey Design Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Wheels
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2991.
The above wheels were sold by Ritchey as wheel sets and as rear wheel only and as original equipment on 2004 model year Fuji and Motobecane USA bicycles and the 2005 model year Prestige road bike from Raleigh. The recalled wheels have high flange hubs measuring 60 milimeters in diameter and the hub body is straight between the flanges.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2991.
Inspect your hub to determine if the wheel is included in the recall and contact Ritchey to schedule a free repair.
✅ 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 Bicycle Specialty Stores Nationwide, From January 2003 Through July 2005. These Wheels Were Sold Separately For Between $350 And $700. They Were Sold Also As Original Equipment On 2004 Model Year Fuji And Motobecane Usa Bicycles And The 2005 Model Year Prestige Road Bike Form Raleigh, For Between $2,100 And $4,000. 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-2991.
Contact Ritchey Design toll-free at (888) 776-8625 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.ritcheylogic.com/wcsrecall
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Bicycle Specialty Stores Nationwide, From January 2003 Through July 2005. These Wheels Were Sold Separately For Between $350 And $700. They Were Sold Also As Original Equipment On 2004 Model Year Fuji And Motobecane Usa Bicycles And The 2005 Model Year Prestige Road Bike Form Raleigh, For Between $2,100 And $4,000. Recall FAQ
Bicycle Specialty Stores Nationwide, From January 2003 Through July 2005. These Wheels Were Sold Separately For Between $350 And $700. They Were Sold Also As Original Equipment On 2004 Model Year Fuji And Motobecane Usa Bicycles And The 2005 Model Year Prestige Road Bike Form Raleigh, For Between $2,100 And $4,000. is the subject of a bicycles & wheeled sports recall: CPSC, Ritchey Design Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Wheels. The notice was published on August 11, 2005 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 2,000 units are potentially affected.