Recall 16-122, published March 16, 2016
Prodigy Group Zipp 88 aluminum front hubs
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
88V8Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: 88V6, 88V7, 88V8.
Which products are included?
This recall includes SRAM's Zipp bicycle wheel hubs. The model names of the affected hubs are ZIPP 88v6, 88v7 and 88v8. The Z logo is printed on the hub. The wheel hubs come in black, silver and falcon grey. The diameter of the clinch nut is approximately 1.46 inches. Some of the hubs were sold as part of wheel sets installed on new bicycles. SRAM will post a list of affected bicycle brands and models on its website at www.sram.com.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The hub flanges on the front hubs can fail, posing a crash and injury hazard.
Official 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.
- Brand
- Prodigy Group
- Recall published
- March 16, 2016
- Category
- Sports & Outdoors
- Units
- About 54,000 (In addition, about 2,900 were sold in Canada)
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
