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Subject: Shimano Dura Ace Carbon Clincher Wheel Recall

Got forwarded this from the bike club I belong to, thought I'd pass it along in case anyone here uses these wheels.


NEWS from CPSC
> U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
> Office of Information and Public Affairs
> Washington, DC 20207

> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
> October 23, 2008
> Release #09-022

> Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 353-4719
> CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
> CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

> Shimano American Corp. Recalls Wheels for Bicycles; Flat Tire Can Pose
> Injury Risk to Riders

> WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
> cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
> recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
> recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

> Name of Product: Shimano Dura Ace Carbon Clincher Wheels for Bicycles

> Units: About 275

> Importer: Shimano American Corp., of Irving, Calif.

> Manufacturer: Shimano Components SDN, of Johor, Malaysia

> Hazard: Rim surface and spoke hole plugs on the wheel can cause a
> puncture to the inner tube, resulting in a flat tire. This can cause the
> rider to lose control and fall.

> Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

> Description: This recall involves the Shimano Dura Ace Carbon Clincher
> Wheel Sets with model number WH-7850 C24CL sold for road racing
> bicycles. The rim has labels that read "Shimano WH-7850", "Dura Ace",
> and "Carbon 1380." These wheels are intended for use with high end adult
> road racing bicycles.

> Sold at: Bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from April 2008
> through August 2008 for about $1,300.

> Manufactured in: Malaysia

> Remedy: Consumers shou! ld stop using the bicycles with the recalled
> wheels, remove the wheels, and return them to their local bike dealer or
> retailer for a free inspection and repair.

> Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Shimano American Corp.
> at (800) 353-4719 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or
> visit the firm's web site at bike.shimano.com

> To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
> recalled product, please go to:
> http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09022.html

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