FLO Cycling recalls rim tape for bicycle wheels that can fail and cause tube punctures, leading to falls. Affected wheels have specific serial numbers. Get a $5 refund by contacting FLO.
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.
FLO Cycling is recalling rim tape for some bicycle wheels because it can break under pressure, causing inner tubes to puncture or burst. This may lead to falls for riders. The recall applies to specific wheel models with listed serial numbers.
The rim tape can break under pressure, which may cause the inner tube to puncture or burst. This can lead to the rider falling, especially during normal cycling activity.
Bicycle riders who own FLO 60, FLO 90, or FLO DISC wheels with the recalled rim tape are affected. Riders using these wheels are at risk of falling if the rim tape fails.
Check for a yellow plastic strip (rim tape) with the number 700X18 A/V printed on it. Affected wheels have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Reach out to FLO Cycling to receive a $5 refund for each wheel purchased with the recalled rim tape.
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.
The rim tape can fail and break under pressure, causing the inner tube to puncture or burst, which poses a fall hazard to the rider.
FLO 60, FLO 90, and FLO DISC wheels with specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Look for a yellow plastic strip with the number 700X18 A/V printed on it and check the serial number against the list provided in the recall.
We’ve drafted a message you can send FLO Cycling to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1475 — FLO Cycling Bicycle Wheel Rim Tape Hello, I own a Bicycle Wheel Rim Tape that is covered by recall 1475 from FLO Cycling. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
