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Product name Bicycle Wheels
Description The wheels were sold by Ritchey as wheel sets and as rear wheel only and as original equipment on 2004 model year Fugi and Motobecane USA bicycles and the 2005 model year Prstige road bike from Raleigh. The recalled wheels have high flange hubs measuring 60-millimeters in diameter and the hub body is straight between the flanges. 
Problem The hub in the bicycle's rear wheel can fail to engage properly, causing no resistance when pedaling. The bicycle rider can lose balance, fall and suffer injuries. 
Distribution Nationwide at bicycle specialty stores. 
Company Ritchey Design - 888-776-8625; Web site - www.ritcheylogic.com/wcsrecall 
Dates sold January 2003 through July 2005. 
Date posted 08/30/2005 
 

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