DT Swiss issued a Fast Track Recall for carbon fiber road wheels sold in the U.S. and Canada. The company warned riders to stop using the wheels on July 12, 2025, and the CPSC published the recall August 28, 2025.
The recall covers ERC, CRC and HEC wheels in 35mm and 45mm depths, and ARC wheels in 50mm, 55mm and 65mm depths. A rim’s outer carbon layer can separate near the flange, which can cause the wheel to fail.
DT Swiss’s Fast Track Recall with Health Canada remains open. Riders should stop using an affected wheel right away. They should check the DT Swiss ID on the rim and register it for a free inspection at dtswiss.com/recall.
- Action type: Fast Track Recall (CPSC with Health Canada)
- Announcement and initiation dates: Stop-Use Notice July 12, 2025; expanded July 29; published August 28, 2025
- Company and responsible agency: DT Swiss, Inc. with the U.S. CPSC and Health Canada
- Recall or campaign number: 25-445 (CPSC)
- Affected models, lots, UPCs, serial numbers, or VINs: ERC 35/45mm, CRC 35/45mm, HEC 35/45mm, ARC 50/55/65mm; DT Swiss ID 2740000+; Poland-made rims excluded
- Number of affected units: About 6,000 in the U.S.; about 150 in Canada
- Sold at and sale period: Bike dealers nationwide and OEM, September 2024-July 2025, $1,000-$1,880
- Hazard: Carbon-layer delamination at the rim flange can weaken the wheel and cause a crash
- Reported incidents, injuries, illnesses, and deaths: 6 reports of carbon-layer separation at the rim flange; no injuries reported
- Remedy: Free replacement after DT Swiss inspects the wheel; register at dtswiss.com/recall
Table Of Contents
- Latest DT Swiss Carbon Wheels Recall Updates
- December 18, 2025: Most Recalled Wheels Have Been Tested
- August 28, 2025: CPSC Publishes the Official Recall
- August 14, 2025: DT Swiss Expands Its Testing Capacity
- July 31, 2025: Health Canada Publishes Its Own Notice
- July 29, 2025: DT Swiss Expands the Stop-Use Notice
- July 12, 2025: DT Swiss Issues a Stop-Use Notice
- Which Carbon DT Swiss Wheels Are Affected?
- Why Were the Carbon DT Swiss Wheels Recalled?
- Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
- What Should Consumers Do?
- Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions
- Legal Options
- Filing Deadlines
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Is It Safe to Ride My DT Swiss Wheels Right Now?
- What Happens If My DT Swiss Wheelset Is Found Defective?
- Can I Sue DT Swiss over the Carbon Wheel Recall?
- Why Are Only Vietnam-Made DT Swiss Rims Included in the Recall?
- How Do I Register My DT Swiss Wheel for the Recall?
- Does the Health Canada Recall Use the Same Number as the U.S. CPSC Recall?
- References
Latest DT Swiss Carbon Wheels Recall Updates
December 18, 2025: Most Recalled Wheels Have Been Tested
Bicycle Retailer reported that DT Swiss said on December 18, 2025, that 80.3% of registered wheelsets had already been tested [1]. Some riders reported delays receiving a replacement wheel or waiting longer than expected on inspection results.
DT Swiss said open cases remained in the recall process at that point, continuing the expanded testing and staffing effort it had first described in its August update.
August 28, 2025: CPSC Publishes the Official Recall
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission published DT Swiss’s Fast Track Recall on August 28, 2025. About 6,000 wheels sold across the United States are covered by the notice.
The notice lists recall number 25-445 and confirms the remedy DT Swiss had already been offering riders since its earlier Stop-Use Notice: a free replacement wheel after DT Swiss inspects it.
August 14, 2025: DT Swiss Expands Its Testing Capacity
DT Swiss reported on August 14, 2025, that it was shipping hundreds of return boxes to riders every day [2]. The company said it had expanded its testing capacity and service-team staffing to keep pace with returns.
DT Swiss also said the first batch of inspected and approved wheelsets was already being returned to customers who had registered in the recall’s opening weeks.
July 31, 2025: Health Canada Publishes Its Own Notice
Health Canada published its own recall notice on July 31, 2025, as part of the joint Fast Track action with DT Swiss [3]. The notice reported 148 affected units sold in Canada.
Health Canada’s notice listed the same rim-flange delamination hazard as the U.S. notice and pointed Canadian riders to DT Swiss for a free replacement wheel once DT Swiss inspects it.
July 29, 2025: DT Swiss Expands the Stop-Use Notice
Bicycle Retailer reported that DT Swiss expanded its July 12 Stop-Use Notice into a full recall on July 29, 2025 [4]. The expansion added ARC wheels from the same Vietnam facility.
DT Swiss said rims from its Poland plant were not affected, and it lowered the affected DT Swiss ID threshold to the figure used in the current recall notice.
July 12, 2025: DT Swiss Issues a Stop-Use Notice
Bicycle Retailer reported that DT Swiss issued a Stop-Use Notice on July 12, 2025, for ERC, CRC and HEC wheels with a DT Swiss ID above 2750000 [5].
The affected wheels were manufactured and delivered from September 1, 2024 onward. DT Swiss told riders to stop using them immediately. On July 24 it acknowledged early communication gaps, saying a full process update would follow the next week.
Which Carbon DT Swiss Wheels Are Affected?
DT Swiss’s recall covers specific carbon road wheels made at its Vietnam facility, identified by model, rim depth and a DT Swiss ID number:
- ERC wheels, 35mm and 45mm rim depths
- CRC wheels, 35mm and 45mm rim depths
- HEC wheels, 35mm and 45mm rim depths
- ARC wheels, 50mm, 55mm and 65mm rim depths
- Wheels bearing a DT Swiss ID of 2740000 or higher, found on a rim-label sticker
- Wheels sold as original equipment on various bicycle brands, or bought separately through a dealer
The wheels were sold nationwide through independent bicycle dealers and as original equipment from September 2024 through July 2025, priced between $1,000 and $1,880. Rims made at DT Swiss’s Poland facility are excluded.
Why Were the Carbon DT Swiss Wheels Recalled?
DT Swiss recalled the wheels because some carbon rims can undergo spontaneous delamination, meaning the outer carbon layer separates from the rim near the flange. This significantly weakens the rim and can lead to total rim failure and a crash.
The affected rims were made at a DT Swiss production site in Vietnam, manufactured from September 1, 2024 forward. Rims from the company’s Poland site, noted above, are not part of this recall.
DT Swiss first flagged the defect in a July 12, 2025 Stop-Use Notice, after a limited number of reports. The recall grew on July 29, 2025, to include more models built at that Vietnam site.
Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
DT Swiss has received six reports of the outer carbon layer separating near the rim flange. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall, as of the newest update DT Swiss issued on December 18, 2025.
These reports came from riders and dealers after wheels were returned or flagged during inspection. A report is not proof a specific wheel caused a crash, and DT Swiss has not confirmed any crash tied to the defect.
The recall remains open while DT Swiss continues testing returned wheels. The company has not said whether additional reports have come in since its December update.
What Should Consumers Do?
Riders who own an affected DT Swiss carbon wheel should take the following steps to register it and arrange a free replacement:
- Stop riding the wheel immediately, even if it shows no visible damage.
- Check the DT Swiss ID printed on the wheel’s rim label. An ID of 2740000 or higher is affected.
- Register the affected wheel at dtswiss.com/recall to start the free-inspection process.
- Ship the wheel to DT Swiss in the boxes it provides after registration.
- If the ID sticker is missing or unreadable, email the rim’s serial number, found under the rim tape, to recall@dtswiss.com.
- Call DT Swiss at 800-000-1994, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mountain time.
- Report a crash or injury linked to a recalled wheel to the U.S. CPSC at SaferProducts.gov or by calling 800-638-2772.
Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions
Health Canada took its own action on this recall, working with DT Swiss and the U.S. CPSC. Its notice covered the wheels DT Swiss sold in Canada during the same sale period described above.
The Canadian notice listed a DT Swiss ID of 2750000 or higher, the figure from DT Swiss’s original Stop-Use Notice, before DT Swiss and the CPSC lowered it to the threshold used in the current recall notice.
Legal Options
No lawsuit has been filed over this DT Swiss wheel recall, and no injuries have been reported. A recall does not automatically establish liability or eligibility for compensation.
If a rider was hurt in a crash tied to a recalled wheel, a product-liability claim may be possible. Schmidt & Clark offers a free case review for anyone in that situation.
Filing Deadlines
State law sets the deadline for filing a product-liability claim over a crash like this, and that deadline can differ depending on where the rider lives.
The clock usually starts on the date of the crash or injury, though some states start it when the rider discovered the defect instead.
A missed deadline can end a strong claim, so anyone considering one should check with a lawyer as soon as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Safe to Ride My DT Swiss Wheels Right Now?
Riding an affected DT Swiss wheel right now is not safe. A recalled wheel should be inspected before it goes back on the road. Bicycle Retailer reported that DT Swiss’s newest update said most inspections were finishing within a few days, down from an original estimate of 20 working days.
What Happens If My DT Swiss Wheelset Is Found Defective?
If a DT Swiss wheelset is found defective, DT Swiss immediately offers a free replacement wheel. DT Swiss tests every returned wheel to an internal standard that exceeds the ISO 4210 industry standard, and a wheel that passes gets a round Quality Check sticker on the rim.
Can I Sue DT Swiss over the Carbon Wheel Recall?
Yes, you can potentially sue DT Swiss over recall No. 25-445 if a covered wheel failure caused an actual crash and injury, though no lawsuit against DT Swiss has been filed yet.
Why Are Only Vietnam-Made DT Swiss Rims Included in the Recall?
Only Vietnam-made DT Swiss rims are included in the recall because the delamination defect traces to that facility’s manufacturing process. DT Swiss inspects every returned Vietnam-made rim as part of that same quality check process described above.
How Do I Register My DT Swiss Wheel for the Recall?
Registering a DT Swiss wheel for the recall starts at dtswiss.com/recall, where DT Swiss provides shipping instructions and boxes. Riders receive two boxes per registered wheelset, and a rider with two affected wheelsets must register twice, once for each set.
Does the Health Canada Recall Use the Same Number as the U.S. CPSC Recall?
No, Health Canada’s notice for these wheels carries its own identification number, RA-77791, separate from the CPSC’s recall number 25-445. Both notices cover the same DT Swiss carbon wheels and the same free-replacement remedy.
References
- https://www.bicycleretailer.com/industry-news/2025/12/18/dt-swiss-said-open-cases-remain-carbon-wheelset-recall
- https://www.dtswiss.com/en/recall/recall-history
- https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/dt-swiss-carbon-fiber-wheelsets-recalled-due-fall-hazard
- https://www.bicycleretailer.com/recalls/2025/07/29/dt-swiss-recalling-some-carbon-wheelsets-because-delamination-concerns
- https://www.bicycleretailer.com/recalls/2025/07/14/dt-swiss-tells-customers-stop-using-certain-road-wheels