CPSC2017-10-04
SRAM Recalls Bicycle Brakes Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
SRAM LLC, of Chicago, Ill.
Hazard
A rivet in the brake assembly can loosen or disengage, resulting in brake failure, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled brakes and contact SRAM to receive free replacement brakes and installation instructions.
Sold at
Specialty bike stores nationwide and online at www.jenson.com and www.REI.com from June 2014 to May 2017 for about $40, and installed as original equipment on ElliptiGO model 11R elliptical cycles from October 2014 to May 2017 for about $3,500.
Affected count
About 7,000
Injuries reported
SRAM has received five reports of loose or detached rivets. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Bicycle brakes
Consumer contact
SRAM at 800-346-2928 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Fridays or online at www.sram.com and click on the “Recall Notice” tab for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/SRAM-Recalls-Bicycle-BrakesDon't want to check this manually?
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