CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, Ritchey Design Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Wheels

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2005.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 05-241

Date: August 10, 2005

Product Name: Ritchey WCS - Protocol, Carbon, DS, DS Aero, Girder models (all rear wheels only)

Recall Description:

The above wheels were sold by Ritchey as wheel sets and as rear wheel only and as original equipment on 2004 model year Fuji and Motobecane USA bicycles and the 2005 model year Prestige Road bike from Raleigh. The recalled wheels have high flange hubs measuring 60-milimeters in diameter and the hub body is straight between the flanges.

Hazard Description:

The hub in the bicycle's rear wheel can fail to engage properly, causing no resistance when pedaling. The bicycle rider can lose balance, fall and suffer injuries.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Units: About 2,000

Incidents:

Ritchey Design has received one report of a bicycle rider who suffered minor bruises and abrasions after experiencing no pedal resistance and falling from the bike.

Sold At:

Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from January 2003 through July 2005. These wheels were sold separately for between $350 and $700. They were sold also as original equipment on 2004 model year Fuji and Motobecane USA bicycles and the 2005 model year Prestige Road bike form Raleigh, for between $2,100 and $4,000.

Manufactured In:

Taiwan