Product Recall Number: 13-703
Why was Bicycle Wheel Rim Tape recalled?
The rim tape can fail and break under pressure. When this happens, the inner tube of the bicycle can puncture or burst. This poses a fall hazard to the rider.
Product Recall Number: 13-703
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2012-10-24
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Bicycle Wheel Rim Tape
Description: The bicycle wheel rim tape can break under pressure. When this happens, the inner tube of the bike can puncture or burst.
Hazard Description: The rim tape can fail and break under pressure. When this happens, the inner tube of the bicycle can puncture or burst. This poses a fall hazard to the rider.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 800
Incidents: The firm has received four reports of exploding inner tubes and flat tires. No injuries were reported.
Remedy: Consumers should contact FLO Cycling to receive a $5 refund for each wheel purchased. The firm is contacting consumers who purchased wheels with the recalled rim tape directly. Consumer Contact: FLO Cycling: (888) 959-8312 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or http://www.flocycling.com for more information.
Sold At: FLO Cycling's website from May 2012 through July 2012 with the purchase of FLO wheels. The wheels cost between $375 and $700.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Taiwan
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed