FLO Cycling is recalling approximately 800 yellow plastic wheel rim tapes provided for free with the purchase of FLO 60, FLO 90, and FLO DISC wheels. The rim tape can fail and break under pressure, which may cause the bicycle's inner tube to puncture or burst. There have been four reports of exploding inner tubes and flat tires, though no injuries have been reported. These items were sold through FLO Cycling's website between May 2012 and July 2012. Consumers should contact the company to receive a $5 refund for each wheel purchased.
The tape can snap or fail while under pressure, causing the inner tube to suddenly burst or puncture. This can lead to an immediate loss of tire pressure and control, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
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.
Picture of recalled FLO cycling rim tape
Picture of recalled FLO cycling rim tape
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
This is general information, not legal advice. Go Backs is not a law firm and does not provide legal services.
AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.
Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response