CPSC recall 12-257, announced August 28, 2012, covers eecycleworks Bicycle brakes (about 400 units). The bridge of the brakes can crack, posing a fall hazard to riders. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop riding bicycles with the recalled brakes and contact eecycleworks or the retailer where they purchased the brakes for a free replacement bridge. Recall contact: call (818) 790-5569, or go to www.eecycleworks.com.
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The recalled models have both a white "ee" logo on the front of the brakes and a five-digit serial number beginning with either "80xxx" or "09xxx" engraved on either the front or the back of the strut portion of the brake.
Which products are included?
This recall involves "eebrake" model aftermarket brakes sold between September, 2008 and March, 2011 for use on adult road racing bicycles. The recalled models have both a white "ee" logo on the front of the brakes and a five-digit serial number beginning with either "80xxx" or "09xxx" engraved on either the front or the back of the strut portion of the brake.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The bridge of the brakes can crack, posing a fall hazard to riders.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received two reports of brakes cracking, one of which resulted in scrapes and bruises.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop riding bicycles with the recalled brakes and contact eecycleworks or the retailer where they purchased the brakes for a free replacement bridge.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- eecycleworks
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 12-257
- Units
- About 400
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide and eecycleworks.com from September 2008 through March 2011 for between $570 and $590.
- Distributor
- eecycleworks LLC of La Cañada, Calif.
Bicycle brakes
CPSC product type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Recall contact information
For additional information, please contact eecycleworks at (818) 790-5569 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.eecycleworks.com
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