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2. Shimano American Corp. Recalls Wheels for Bicycles; Flat Tire Can Pose
Injury Risk to Riders

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 23, 2008
Release #09-022

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 353-4719
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Shimano American Corp. Recalls Wheels for Bicycles; Flat Tire Can Pose Injury
Risk to Riders

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation
with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following
consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately
unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Shimano Dura Ace Carbon Clincher Wheels for Bicycles

Units: About 275

Importer: Shimano American Corp., of Irving, Calif.

Manufacturer: Shimano Components SDN, of Johor, Malaysia

Hazard: Rim surface and spoke hole plugs on the wheel can cause a puncture to
the inner tube, resulting in a flat tire. This can cause the rider to lose
control and fall.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves the Shimano Dura Ace Carbon Clincher Wheel
Sets with model number WH-7850 C24CL sold for road racing bicycles. The rim has
labels that read "Shimano WH-7850", "Dura Ace", and "Carbon 1380." These wheels
are intended for use with high end adult road racing bicycles.

Sold at: Bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from April 2008 through
August 2008 for about $1,300.

Manufactured in: Malaysia

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the bicycles with the recalled wheels,
remove the wheels, and return them to their local bike dealer or retailer for a
free inspection and repair.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Shimano American Corp. at (800)
353-4719 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's
web site at bike.shimano.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled
product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09022.html