1.3M bicycles recalled over front wheel lever defect

Thirteen bicycle manufacturers are recalling 1.3 million bicycles after a defect that could cause the front wheel to stop suddenly or come off was discovered.

The defect was found in the quick-release lever on the bicycles' front wheel, which could come into contact with the brake rotor and cause the wheel to lock up or detach from the bicycle frame.

The U.S. Consumer Protection Safety Commission links the defect to at least three incidents, including one in which an adult male suffered a broken finger and other injuries.

The manufacturer recall includes 13 companies including Quality Bicycle Products, which is based in Bloomington.

It also involves brands including Jamis, Giant, Fuji, Diamondback and Raleigh. The bicycles involved in the recall include 1.3 million bicycles sold in the United States between 1998 and 2015. An additional 245,000 bicycles with the faulty quick-release design were sold in Canada and about 9,000 were sold in Mexico.

Bicycles involved in the recall have front disc brakes and a quick-release lever on the hub. The bicycle has been recalled if there's less than 6 millimeters between the fully open quick-release lever and the disk brake rotor.

Consumers can contact the companies involved to find out how to get a new quick release installed on the front wheel. More information is available at quickreleaserecall.com.