SRAM Recalls Bicycle Brakes Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-10-04). Hazards: crash, injury. Models: 11R. About 7,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18002 |
| Published | 2017-10-04 |
| Last updated | 2017-10-04 |
| Products | Bicycle brakes |
| Firm named in the title | SRAM |
| Firms | SRAM LLC, of Chicago, Ill. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 7,000 |
| Model numbers | 11R |
| Hazard classes | crash, injury |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
This recall involves the Avid SD7 bicycle mechanical rim brake. There is a date code stamped on the back of the brake arm with the date format DDMMYY representing the day, month and year of manufacture. The brakes were sold separately by SRAM and were also installed as original equipment on ElliptiGO model 11R elliptical cycles.
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.
Incidents and injuries
SRAM has received five reports of loose or detached rivets. No injuries have been reported.
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