Crash

DT Swiss Recalls Carbon Wheels Due to Crash Hazard

Recalled 2025-08-28. Crash hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.

About 6,000Units
2025-08-28Recall date
CrashHazard
YesInjuries

The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.

What was recalled
This recall involves DT Swiss Carbon Fiber Road Wheels. The wheels have model codes ERC 35mm/45mm, CRC 35mm/45mm, HEC 35mm/45mm, and ARC 50mm/55mm/65mm. These wheels were sold aftermarket and as original equipment on various high-end road bicycle brands. The DT Swiss ID code and the model code are located on the wheel rim on a small label located on the outside of the rim, which indicates "DT Swiss ID" followed by a 7-digit code. All wheels with DT Swiss ID code 2740000 or higher are affected by this recall.
The hazard
A defect in the wheel can compromise the wheel's structural integrity, posing a crash hazard.
Injuries
The firm has received six reports of the outermost carbon layer separating around the rim flange. No injuries have been reported.
The remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled wheels and contact DT Swiss to coordinate a replacement. Consumers should register the recalled wheels with DT Swiss at www.dtswiss.com/recall.

The details

ProductsDT Swiss Carbon Fiber Road Wheels
Made byDT Swiss
Made inUnited States, Poland, Taiwan
CPSC recall number25445
What a recall entitles you to

A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.

Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.

The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.

Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.

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