Product Recall Number: 15-221
Why was Huffy bicycles equipped with front disc brakes recalled?
An open quick release lever on the bicycle's front wheel hub can come into contact with the front disc brake assembly, causing the front wheel to come to a sudden stop or separate from the bicycle, posing a risk of injury to the rider.
Product Recall Number: 15-221
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2015-08-27
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Huffy bicycles equipped with front disc brakes
Description: An open quick release lever on the bicycle's front wheel hub can come into contact with the front disc brake assembly, causing the front wheel to come to a sudden stop or separate from the bicycle.
Hazard Description: An open quick release lever on the bicycle's front wheel hub can come into contact with the front disc brake assembly, causing the front wheel to come to a sudden stop or separate from the bicycle, posing a risk of injury to the rider.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 460
Incidents: None reported
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact Huffy for a free replacement quick release lever for the front wheel.
Sold At: Walmart.com, Sears Puerto Rico and The Northwest Company (Cost U Less) from September 2014 through May 2015 for between $250 to $370.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed