CPSC, Rolf Prima Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Wheels
Home product recall 05-217. Announced by CPSC on Jul 6, 2005.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Jul 6, 2005. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The rear wheel freehub mechanism can malfunction, causing no resistance when pedaling. The bicycle rider could lose balance, fall and suffer injuries.
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What should you do?
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, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: For additional information, contact Rolf Prima Inc. at (800) 741-6941 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.rolfprima.com
Which ones are recalled?
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.
About 870 units, as CPSC gives them.
2003 Rolf Prima Vigor and Elan Bicycle Wheels (rear wheel only).
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 2 photos on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Made by Rolf Prima Inc., Eugene, Ore.
- Bicycle specialty stores nationwide, from March 2003 through December 2003, for about $850 per set.
- Made in United States, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
No injuries reported.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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