CPSC, Rolf Prima Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Wheels
CPSC recall 05217. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The rear wheel freehub mechanism can malfunction, causing no resistance when pedaling. The bicycle rider could lose balance, fall and suffer injuries.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Contact your local bicycle retailer to have them inspect your wheels to determine if they are included in the recall. If so, the dealer will provide a free repair. Repair kits will be available in 6 to 8 weeks.
CPSC recall 05217 has the recall date 6 Jul 2005. The notice names the firm Rolf Prima. The recall has about 870 units. The median CPSC recall of 2005 has 14,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Bicycles & Accessories.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | No injuries reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 870 |
| Description | These 2003 Rolf Prima Vigor and Elan wheels were sold in a front and rear wheel set. Only the rear wheel is affected. "Rolf Prima Vigor" or "Rolf Prima Elan" are written on the wheel rim. The wheel models have serial numbers between 03926 and 06586. The serial number is located on the rim, under the yellow rim tape and is not visible from the outside of the wheel. The tire, tube and rim strip must be removed. |
| Product | 2003 Rolf Prima Vigor and Elan Bicycle Wheels (rear wheel only), About 870, Bicycles & Accessories |
| Sold at | Bicycle specialty stores nationwide, from March 2003 through December 2003, for about $850 per set. |
| Manufacturer | Rolf Prima Inc |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 870Median of 2005: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2005
- 323
- Recalls of 2005 with one of the same hazards
- 16%
- Recalls of 2005 in the category Bicycles & Accessories
- 5%
- Recalls on the register that name Rolf Prima
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 05217The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 05217. https://recallregister.com/product/2969-cpsc-rolf-prima-inc-announce-recall-of-bicycle-wheels/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 05217 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
No injuries reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Bicycle specialty stores nationwide, from March 2003 through December 2003, for about $850 per set.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 05217?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 870
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States