Product safety recall for 38 Sheppard Cycles bicycle models

Dozens of bicycle models stocked at Big W and independent bike stores across Australia have been pulled from shelves over safety fears.

A national product safety recall has been issued for 38 different models of bicycles sold by Sheppard Cycles Pty Ltd.

It includes various Avanti, Malvern Star, Raleigh, and Diamondback brand bicycles sold by Sheppard, over concerns someone riding them could crash.

Thirty-eight models of bicycle are subject to a product safety recall over concerns the front wheel could become loose and fall off.

According to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) recall arm, Product Safety Australia, the front wheels of the affected bikes may become loose and fall out if the quick release skewer is not installed and tightened correctly.

“There is a risk of accident and serious injury to the user if the front wheel comes loose or falls out while the bicycle is moving,” the recall notice reads.

The affected bikes were sold at Big W department stores and at some independent bike stores.

Anyone who bought an affected bike at Big W can be sent a replacement quick release skewer directly, while anyone who bought from an independent store can have the skewer sent to that store.

Those who bought a bike subject to the recall should stop riding the bike and contact Sheppard Cycles Australia Pty Ltd via phone on 1300 883 305 to arrange for a replacement skewer.

The recall includes various Avanti, Malvern Star, Raleigh, and Diamondback brand bicycles sold by Sheppard Cycles Pty Ltd.

AFFECTED MODELS

• Avanti
  • Spice 20-i, Spice 24-i Shadow 20-i Shadow 24-i Giro F24
    
• Malvern Star
  • Attitude 20, Attitude 20+ Attitude 20i Attitude 24 Attitude 24+ Attitude 24i Livewire 20 Livewire 20i Livewire 24 Livewire 24i Mustang 20 Mustang 24 Roxy 20 Roxy 24 Hurricane 27-1 Hurricane 27-1 MS Hurricane One Hurricane one MS Storm 27-1 Storm 27-1 MS Storm One Oppy S Oppy S1 Oppy S2 Oppy SF2 Oppy SF1
    
• Raleigh
  • Eliminator 20 Eliminator 24 Freedom 20 Freedom 24 Venture 27.1 Allure 27.1
    
• Diamondback
  • Mason 27.5