SRAM Recalls Bicycle Brakes Due to Crash and Injury Hazards

Bicycle brakes

Date of Recall

2017-10-04

CPSC Release Number

18-002

Manufactured In

Taiwan

Units

About 7,000

Importer

SRAM LLC, of Chicago, Ill.

Sold By

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.

Problem/Hazard

A rivet in the brake assembly can loosen or disengage, resulting in brake failure, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider.

Injuries/Incidents

SRAM has received five reports of loose or detached rivets. No injuries have been reported.

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.

Remedy

Replace

Consumer Contact

SRAM at 800-346-2928 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Fridays or online at www.sram.com and click on the "Recall Notice" tab for more information.

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