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Date: 10/16/07 20:21Subject: News From CPSC - Two Recalls

This message consists of the following:

1. Formula Brake USA Recalls Disc Brakes for Bicycles Due to Risk of
Failure

2. Huffy Recalls Bicycles Due To Cranks Falling Off; Riders Can Lose
Control of Bike

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 16, 2007
Release #08-027

Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 458-3130
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Formula Brake USA Recalls Disc Brakes for Bicycles Due to Risk of
Failure

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: Oro Disc Brakes used on bicycles

Units: About 5,700

Importer: Perigeum Development Inc., d.b.a. Formula Brake USA, of
Petaluma, Calif.

Manufacturer: Formula SRL, of Italy

Hazard: The brake's hand lever can separate, resulting in loss of
braking. This can cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle, posing
a risk of injury to riders.

Incidents/Injuries: Formula Brake USA has received six reports of hand
levers detaching. No injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves Oro disk brakes typically installed on
mountain bikes. The brake is operated by a hand lever, which is mounted
to the handlebar. Included in the recall are the Oro K18, Oro K24, Oro
Puro and Oro Bianco models with serial numbers less than 295237. The
serial number can be located on the brake's body above the "Made in
Italy" label.

Sold at: Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from May 2005 through July
2007 for between $180 and $320.

Manufactured in: Italy

Remedy: Consumers should stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled
brakes and contact any Formula Brake dealer to receive a free repair.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Formula Brake
toll-free at (866) 458-3130 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through
Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.formulabrakeusa.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08027.html

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 16, 2007
Release #08-028

Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 366-3828
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Huffy Recalls Bicycles Due To Cranks Falling Off; Riders Can Lose
Control of Bike

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: 2007 Huffy "Howler" and "Highland" Bicycles

Units: About 22,000

Distributor: Huffy Corp., of Miamisburg, Ohio

Hazard: The bicycle crank can unexpectedly come off, causing the rider
to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries.

Incidents/Injuries: Huffy has received two reports of the crank coming
off, resulting in one injury.

Description: The recall involves 2007 model year, multi-speed bicycles
with 26-inch, 24-inch or 20-inch wheels. The "Howler" was sold in black
(model K3587, boy's model), blue (model K4587, men's model), and red
(model K6587, men's model). The "Highland" was sold in white (model
K4597, women's model) and blue (model K6597, women's model). The name
"Howler" or "Highland" is printed on the frame of the bicycle, and the
name "Huffy" is on the front of the frame. Model numbers are located on
a label on the bottom of the frame where the crank is attached to the
bicycle.

Sold at: Kmart stores nationwide from May 2007 through July 2007 for
between $80 and $100.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately
and contact Huffy Corp. to receive instructions on tightening the crank.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Huffy Corp. toll-free at
(888) 366-3828 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or
visit the firm's Web site at www.huffybikes.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08028.html

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting
the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more
than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction.
Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents
cost the nation more than $700 billion annually. The CPSC is committed
to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire,
electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children. The
CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys,
cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals -
contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of
deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30
years.

To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's
hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270, or
visit CPSC's web site at www.cpsc.gov/talk.html. To join a CPSC email
subscription list, please go to www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx. Consumers
can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's Web site at
www.cpsc.gov.