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Outdoor & Sports/Bicycles & Scooters

Thirteen Manufacturers, Distributors Recall Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes to Replace Quick Release Lever Due to Crash Hazard

Agency Publication Date: September 29, 2015
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Summary

Approximately 1.3 million bicycles across 17 different brands from 13 manufacturers are being recalled because they are equipped with a specific front quick-release lever and disc brake combination. If the front quick-release lever is left open, it can strike the disc brake rotor, causing the front wheel to stop suddenly or detach from the bike. Three incidents have been reported, including one where a rider suffered a broken finger, wrist injury, shoulder injury, and abrasions. These bicycles were sold at bike stores nationwide between 1998 and 2015 for prices ranging from $200 to $10,000.

Risk

The quick-release lever on the front wheel can interfere with the disc brake rotor while the bike is in motion. This contact can cause the wheel to jam or separate from the frame entirely, leading to an immediate crash and serious injury to the rider.

What You Should Do

  1. Check if your bicycle has front disc brakes and a quick-release (QR) lever on the front wheel hub.
  2. To determine if your bike is affected, fully open the front QR lever. If there is less than 6 mm of clearance (roughly the width of a #2 pencil) between the open lever and the disc brake rotor, your bike is included in this recall.
  3. Stop using the bicycle immediately if it meets the criteria above.
  4. Contact the manufacturer of your specific bike brand to arrange for the free installation of a new, safer quick-release lever on the front wheel. You can find specific contact information for brands like Diamondback, Raleigh, Fuji, Cannondale, Giant, Specialized, and others at www.quickreleaserecall.com.
  5. For further assistance or to identify your bike brand's contact details, call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 or visit www.cpsc.gov.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ“‹Replace

Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact the recalling company for free installation of a new quick release on the front wheel.

Contact: Consumers should contact the recalling companies through their websites and call centers listed below or visit the Bicycle Product Suppliers Association Quick Release Recall website at www.quickreleaserecall.com.

Affected Products

Product: Diamondback Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes
Date Ranges: 2004-2015
Product: Raleigh Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes
Date Ranges: 2004-2015
Product: Breezer Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes
Date Ranges: 2005-2015
Product: Fuji Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes
Date Ranges: 2005-2015
Product: SE Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes
Date Ranges: 2005-2015
Product: Cannondale Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes
Date Ranges: 1998-2015
Product: GT Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes
Date Ranges: 1998-2015
Product: Felt Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes
Date Ranges: 2006-2015
Product: Jamis Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes
Date Ranges: 2005-2015
Product: Giant Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes
Date Ranges: 2003-2004
Product: Haro Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes
Date Ranges: 2000-2015
Product: Norco Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes
Date Ranges: 2000-2015
Product: Access Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes
Date Ranges: 2009-2015
Product: Civia Cycles Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes
Date Ranges: 2008-2012
Product: Novara Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes
Date Ranges: 2002-2015
Product: Ridley Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes
Date Ranges: 2014-2015
Product: Specialized Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes
Date Ranges: 2002-2015

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Bicycles equipped with front disc brakes and quick-release levers are being recalled.

Bicycles equipped with front disc brakes and quick-release levers are being recalled.

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Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 15253
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Accell North America; Advanced Sports International; Cycling Sports Group Inc.; Felt Racing LLC; G. Joannou Cycle Co. Inc.; Giant Bicycle Inc.; Haro Bikes; LTP Sports Group Inc.; Performance Bicycle Inc.; Quality Bicycle Products; Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI); Ridley Bikes; Specialized Bicycle Components Inc.
Sold By: Bicycle stores nationwide from about 1998 through 2015 for between $200 and $10,000 for the bicycles.
Manufactured In: China, Japan, Poland, Switzerland, Taiwan
Units Affected: About 1.3 million (in addition about 245,000 bikes were sold in Canada and about 9,000 were sold in Mexico)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: Consumers should contact the recalling companies through their websites and call centers listed below or visit the Bicycle Product Suppliers Association Quick Release Recall website at www.quickreleaserecall.com.
Agency Last Updated: September 29, 2015

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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 ยท Raw API Response