CPSC recall 07-153, announced April 10, 2007, covers SRAM Force Road Brake Caliper Sets. The brake caliper sets could break and detach from the bicycle's fork or frame. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should stop using bicycles equipped with these brake caliper sets immediately and contact their bicycle retailer for a free replacement. Recall contact: call (800) 346-2928, or go to www.sram.com.
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
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: RT700/FORCE.
Which products are included?
The recall involves the SRAM Force Road Brake Calipers sets sold as aftermarket components. The brake caliper sets have "SRAM Force" and some have a date or production code embossed on the unit. Code Example In Recall Not In Recall Date code (Day/Month/Year) 01JUN06 Dates between 01JUN06 and 25DEC06 Dates after 25DEC06 No date code ------------ All sold between July 2006 through March 2007 --------------- Production Code 35T61234567 Codes beginning with 35T6 through 51T6 Codes beginning with 52T6 and codes with "7" as the fourth digit The SRAM brake caliper sets may have also been installed on the following makes and models of bicycles: Specialized (S-Works Tarmac SL, S-Works Roubaix); Trek (Project One Madone models); Fuji (Fuji SL1); Scott USA (Addict R3); Bianchi (Bianchi 928 SL); Kuota (Kuota KOM, Kuota KREDO, Kuota KEBEL); Orbea (Orca, Aqua, Loboular, Opal, Arin, Aqua Dama, Dama Race and Diva); Kestrel (Evoke SL/Force, RT700/Force), Titus (Vuelo, Solera) and Sampson (Diablo).
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The brake caliper sets could break and detach from the bicycle's fork or frame. This could cause the rider to lose control and crash.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using bicycles equipped with these brake caliper sets immediately and contact their bicycle retailer for a free replacement.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- SRAM
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 07-153
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide sold individual brake caliper sets from July 2006 through January 2007 for about $270 and bicycles which included these sets through March 2007 for between $3,000 and $7,300.
- Importer
- SRAM Corp., of Chicago, Ill.
SRAM Force Road Brake Caliper Sets
CPSC product type: Bicycles & Accessories
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact SRAM at (800) 346-2928 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.sram.com
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