FLO Cycling Recalls Rim Tape Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 13703. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The rim tape can fail and break under pressure. When this happens, the inner tube of the bicycle can puncture or burst. This poses a fall hazard to the rider.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should contact FLO Cycling to receive a $5 refund for each wheel purchased. The firm is contacting consumers who purchased wheels with the recalled rim tape directly.
CPSC recall 13703 has the recall date 25 Oct 2012. The notice names the firm FLO Cycling LLC of Las Vegas. The recall has about 800 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received four reports of exploding inner tubes and flat tires. No injuries were reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 800 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | The rim tape is a yellow plastic strip that was provided for free with the purchase of FLO 60, FLO 90 and FLO DISC wheels. The number 700X18 A/V is printed on the tape. The serial number is located either on the wheel rim under the tube or on the outer edge of the disc wheel. The following serial numbers are included in this recall: 12DA3542 to 12DA3547 12EA2948 12GA0311 to 12GA0320 12DA3550 12EA2953 to 12EA2960 12GA0643 to 12GA0662 12DA3561 to 12DA3565 12EA3179 12GA0664 12DA3582 to 12DA3584 12EA3180 12GA0665 12DA3586 12EA3187 to 12EA3189 12GA0673 to 12GA0675 12EA2770 12FA1972 to 12FA1980 12GA0976 to 12GA1000 12EA2933 to 12EA2940 12FA1982 to 12FA1998 12GA1031 to 12GA1043 12EA2943 12FA2943 12GA1125 to 12GA1130 12EA2944 12FA3028 12GA1134 to 12GA1136 |
| Product | Bicycle Wheel Rim Tape, About 800, Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Sold at | FLO Cycling's website from May 2012 through July 2012 with the purchase of FLO wheels. The wheels cost between $375 and $700. |
| Importer | FLO Cycling LLC of Las Vegas |
| Made in | Taiwan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 800Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- 6%
- Recalls on the register that name FLO Cycling LLC of Las Vegas
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 13703The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 13703. https://recallregister.com/product/1475-flo-cycling-recalls-rim-tape-due-to-fall-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 13703 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received four reports of exploding inner tubes and flat tires. No injuries were reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
FLO Cycling's website from May 2012 through July 2012 with the purchase of FLO wheels. The wheels cost between $375 and $700.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13703?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13703?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 800