CPSC recall 05241
Ritchey WCS - Protocol, Carbon, DS, DS Aero, Girder models (all rear wheels only)
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2024-10-29
On 2024-10-29 the CPSC announced a recall of Ritchey WCS - Protocol, Carbon, DS, DS Aero, Girder models (all rear wheels only) by Ritchey Design Of San Carlos Calif Manufactured Under License From American Classic Of Tampa Fla, citing the hub in the bicycle's rear wheel can fail to engage properly, causing no resistance when pedaling. The bicycle rider can lose balance, fall and suffer injuries.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05241 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2005-08-11 |
| Published | 2024-10-29 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Ritchey Design Of San Carlos Calif Manufactured Under License From American Classic Of Tampa Fla |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Ritchey WCS - Protocol, Carbon, DS, DS Aero, Girder models (all rear wheels only) | 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.
Reason
The hub in the bicycle's rear wheel can fail to engage properly, causing no resistance when pedaling. The bicycle rider can lose balance, fall and suffer injuries.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Ritchey-Design-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycle-Wheels
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