Thirteen Manufacturers, Distributors Recall Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes to Replace Quick Release Lever Due to Crash Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6527.
This recall involves bicycles equipped with front disc brakes and a black or silver quick-release (QR) lever on the front wheel hub. Bicycles that do not have disc brakes are not included in this recall. When the front QR is fully opened, if there is less than 6 mm -- or the width of a #2 pencil -- between the QR and disk brake rotor on the wheel, the bicycle is included in this recall. A video showing how to determine if a bike is included in this recall is available at www.quickreleaserecall.com. The recalled bicycles include the following companies, brands and model years: Company Brand Model Year(s) Web Page Phone Number Accell North America Diamondback, Raleigh 2004-2015 www.diamondback.com www.raleighusa.com 800-251-8435 800-251-8435 Advanced Sports International Breezer, Fuji, SE 2005-2015 www.breezerbikes.com www.fujibikes.com www.sebikes.com 888-286-6263 Cycling Sports Group Inc. Cannondale, GT 1998-2015 www.cannondale.com www.gtbicycles.com 800-245-3872 800-843-2453 Felt Racing LLC Felt 2006-2015 www.feltbicycles.com 866-433-5887 G. Joannou Cycle Co. Inc. Jamis 2005-2015 www.jamisbikes.com 800-533-9010, ext. 237 Giant Bicycle Inc. Giant 2003-2004 www.giant-bicycles.com 866-458-2555 Haro Bikes Haro 2000-2015 www.harobikes.com 800-289-4276 LTP Sports Group Inc. Norco 2000-2015 www.norco.com 800-263-2344 (Eastern US and Canada) 800-663-8916 (Western U.S. and Canada) Performance Bicycle Inc. Access 2009-2015 www.performancebike.com 800-727-2453 Quality Bicycle Products Civia Cycles 2008-2012 www.civiacycles.com 877-311-7686 Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) Novara 2002-2015 www.rei.com 800-426-4840 Ridley Bikes Ridley 2014-2015 www.ridley-bikes.com 877-283-7545 Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. Specialized 2002-2015 www.specialized.com 800-722-4423
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6527.
Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact the recalling company for free installation of a new quick release on the front wheel.
✅ 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 Stores Nationwide From About 1998 Through 2015 For Between $200 And $10,000 For The Bicycles. 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-6527.
Consumers should contact the recalling companies through their websites and call centers listed below or visit the Bicycle Product Suppliers Association Quick Release Recall website at www.quickreleaserecall.com.
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Bicycle Stores Nationwide From About 1998 Through 2015 For Between $200 And $10,000 For The Bicycles. Recall FAQ
Bicycle Stores Nationwide From About 1998 Through 2015 For Between $200 And $10,000 For The Bicycles. is the subject of a bicycles & wheeled sports recall: Thirteen Manufacturers, Distributors Recall Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes to Replace Quick Release Lever Due to Crash Hazard. The notice was published on September 29, 2015 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1 units are potentially affected.