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Hunt TT (Time Trial) Disc Rear Bicycle Wheel recalled over an injury risk

Cuts and injuries

Product recall for a Hunt TT (Time Trial) Disc Rear Bicycle Wheel presenting a risk of Injuries.

  • Hunt TT (Time Trial) Disc Rear Bicycle Wheel: photo 1 of 2 from the OPSS notice of 22 Oct 2021
    Product image from the OPSS safety notice
  • Hunt TT (Time Trial) Disc Rear Bicycle Wheel: photo 2 of 2 from the OPSS notice of 22 Oct 2021

What to do now

Hunt TT (Time Trial) Disc Rear Bicycle Wheel could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use.

  1. Put it out of use now.
  2. Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
  3. Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
  4. If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.

Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.

Refunds, repairs and replacements

In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.

Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.

From the official notice

Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2110-0089). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Product recall for a Hunt TT (Time Trial) Disc Rear Bicycle Wheel presenting a risk of Injuries.

The risk

The rim hooks have been found to be overly sharp and it is possible that the rim hooks could, after extended use, cut through the sidewall of the tyre causing a sudden loss of pressure which could result in a loss of control and an accident.

The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Action taken

The product has been recalled from end users.

Advice to consumers

The product has been recalled from end users. Please see

www.theriderfirm.cc/ or www.huntbikewheels.com/ for further information.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2110-0089

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards.

Product description

Rear disc wheel of a time trial bicycle (rim and disc brake models).

Open the OPSS notice

Questions

Why has Hunt TT (Time Trial) Disc Rear Bicycle Wheel been recalled?

Hunt TT (Time Trial) Disc Rear Bicycle Wheel could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.

How do I know if my product is affected?

The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official notice.

What should I do now?

Put it out of use now. Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.

Can I get a refund or a repair?

In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.

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