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Thursday, October 23, 2008 RECALL: Shimano Dura Ace Carbon Clincher Wheels by VeloNation Press at 10:36 AM EST   comments Categories: General, Product Recalls   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 should 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       comments Follow @Pro_Cycling Tweet Subscribe via RSS or daily email Contact the editor about this article