CPSC2016-03-16
SRAM Recalls Zipp Bicycle Wheel Hubs Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
Prodigy Group, of Mooresville, Ind.
Hazard
The hub flanges on the front hubs can fail, posing a crash and injury hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled front hubs and contact SRAM or local bicycle dealer for a free replacement hub.
Sold at
Speciality bicycle stores nationwide from May 2010 through January 2015. The front hubs sold for about $215. Complete front wheels with the hubs sold for between $1,035 and $1,325. The front wheel was also sold as a wheel set with a rear wheel for between $2,300 and $2,950.
Affected count
About 54,000 (In addition, about 2,900 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
SRAM has received one report in the U.S. of hub flange failure that could have led to wheel collapse. No injuries have been reported in the U.S.
Manufactured in
United States, Spain
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Zipp 88 aluminum front hubs
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/2016/SRAM-Recalls-Zipp-Bicycle-Wheel-HubsDon't want to check this manually?
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