Huffy Recalls Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes to Replace Quick Release Lever Due to Crash Hazard

Huffy bicycles equipped with front disc brakes

Date of Recall

2015-08-27

CPSC Release Number

15-221

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 460

Sold By

Walmart.com, Sears Puerto Rico and The Northwest Company (Cost U Less) from September 2014 through May 2015 for between $250 to $370.

Problem/Hazard

An open quick release lever on the bicycle's front wheel hub can come into contact with the front disc brake assembly, causing the front wheel to come to a sudden stop or separate from the bicycle, posing a risk of injury to the rider.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported

Description

The recalled products are all model year 2014 Huffy TR 745 and TR-S 740 bicycles with 27.5-inch wheels. "Huffy" is on the downtube of the frame of both bicycles and model name TR 745 or TR-S 740 is on the rear portion of the frame. The TR 745 has a green frame with model number 26504M on the bottom of the frame near the pedals. The TR-S 740 has a white frame and model number 26604M on the bottom of the frame near the pedals. Bicycles that have a green dot on the inside of the quick release lever are not included in this recall.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact Huffy for a free replacement quick release lever for the front wheel.

Consumer Contact

Huffy toll-free at 888-366-3828 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email [email protected] or online at www.huffybikes.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of any page.

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