Ritchey Bicycle Wheels (Ritchey Design) – Rear Wheel Issue (2005)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Ritchey WCS - Protocol, Carbon, DS, DS Aero, Girder models (all rear wheels only)
Brand
Ritchey Design, of San Carlos, Calif. (manufactured under license from American Classic Inc., of Tampa, Fla.)
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Ritchey Design, of San Carlos, Calif. (manufactured under license from American Classic Inc., of Tampa, Fla.) is recalling Ritchey WCS - Protocol, Carbon, DS, DS Aero, Girder models (all rear wheels only. The hazard is: The hub in the bicycle's rear wheel can fail to engage properly, causing no resistance when pedaling. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
The above wheels were sold by Ritchey as wheel sets and as rear wheel only and as original equipment on 2004 model year Fuji and Motobecane USA bicycles and the 2005 model year Prestige road bike from Raleigh. The recalled wheels have high flange hubs measuring 60 milimeters in diameter and the hub body is straight between the flanges.
Reported concern (CPSC)
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.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Inspect your hub to determine if the wheel is included in the recall and contact Ritchey to schedule a free repair.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026