CPSC2015-02-12
SRAM Recalls Zipp 88 Bicycle Wheel Hubs Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
Prodigy Group, Mooresville, Ind.
Hazard
The hub flange ring on the front hub can fail posing a crash and injury hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled Zipp 88 front hub and contact SRAM for a free replacement hub.
Sold at
Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide. Front hub sold for about $215; front wheel with the hub sold for about $920; front and rear wheel set sold for about $2300 and bicycles with the wheel set containing the recalled hub sold for about $5,000 to $12,000. Items were sold between October 2008 and December 2010.
Affected count
About 12,000
Injuries reported
The company reports two incidents of collapsed front wheels. Both resulted in stitches, bruises and lacerations, plus a concussion in one case.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Zipp 88 aluminum hubs for bicycle wheels
Consumer contact
SRAM at (800) 346-2928 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET on Friday, or visit www.sram.com or www.zipp.com and click on Recall Notice for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/SRAM-Recalls-Zipp-88-Bicycle-Wheel-HubsDon't want to check this manually?
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