Helvetia Sports Recalls SwissStop Bicycle Disc Brake Pads Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2018-03-13). Hazards: fall. About 750 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18121 |
| Published | 2018-03-13 |
| Last updated | 2018-03-13 |
| Products | SwissStop EXOTherm cycling disc brake pads |
| Firm named in the title | Helvetia Sports |
| Firms | SwissStop of Mendrisio, Switzerland (importer); Helvetia Sports, of Peterborough, ON, Canada (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 750 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Various cycling shops nationwide from October 2015 through June 2017 for between $40 and $50. |
Description
This recall involves SwissStop EXOTherm cycling disc brake pads sold separately as aftermarket spare parts. Only disc pads with models listed below are included in the recall: SwissStop EXOTherm Disc 25 SwissStop EXOTherm Disc 30 SwissStop EXOTherm Disc 26 SwissStop EXOTherm Disc 31 SwissStop EXOTherm Disc 27 SwissStop EXOTherm Disc 32 SwissStop EXOTherm Disc 28 SwissStop EXOTherm Disc 34 The model numbers are listed on the product's original packaging. The recalled disc brake pads were sold for certain bicycle brake systems. A full list of these brake systems can be viewed on the firm's site at: http://www.swissstop.ch/brakepads/discbrakes/.
Hazard
The brake pads can separate from the backplate, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should return the recalled brake pads to the store where purchased for full refund.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received two reports of the brake pads separating from the backplate. No injuries have been reported.
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