August 8, 2005
Name of Product: American Classic road and mountain bike wheels
Units: About 2,850
Importer: American Classic, of Tampa, Fla.
Hazard: The hub in the bicycle's rear wheel can fail to engage properly,
causing no resistance when pedaling. The bicycle rider could lose
balance, fall and suffer injuries.
Incidents/Injuries: No injuries reported.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact American Classic
at (800) 345-8356 or log on to the firm's Web site at www.amclassic.com
To see this press release on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05239.html
Name of Product: American Classic road and mountain bike wheels
Units: About 2,850
Importer: American Classic, of Tampa, Fla.
Hazard: The hub in the bicycle's rear wheel can fail to engage properly,
causing no resistance when pedaling. The bicycle rider could lose
balance, fall and suffer injuries.
Incidents/Injuries: No injuries reported.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact American Classic
at (800) 345-8356 or log on to the firm's Web site at www.amclassic.com
To see this press release on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05239.html




