[NMCycling] Huffy Recalls Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes

[Craig M. Doolittle via Bike-racers]

Recall Date: August 27, 2015
Recall Number: 15-221
Huffy Recalls Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes to Replace Quick Release Lever Due to Crash Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Huffy-Recalls-Bicycles-with-Front-Disc-Brakes/
Recall Summary

Name of Product: Huffy bicycles equipped with front disc brakes

Hazard: 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.

Remedy: Replace
Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact Huffy for a free replacement quick release lever for the front wheel.

Consumer Contact: Huffy toll-free at 888-366-3828 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email Service at Huffy.com<mailto:Service at Huffy.com> or online at www.huffybikes.com<http://www.huffybikes.com/recalls> and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of any page.

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Huffy-Recalls-Bicycles-with-Front-Disc-Brakes/

Recall Details

Units: About 460

Description: The recalled products are all model year 2014 Huffy TR 745 and TR-S 740 bicycles with 27.5-inch wheels. "Huffy" is on the downtube of the frame of both bicycles and model name TR 745 or TR-S 740 is on the rear portion of the frame. The TR 745 has a green frame with model number 26504M on the bottom of the frame near the pedals. The TR-S 740 has a white frame and model number 26604M on the bottom of the frame near the pedals. Bicycles that have a green dot on the inside of the quick release lever are not included in this recall.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

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.

Manufactured in: China


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