CPSC recall 18-002, announced October 4, 2017, covers SRAM Bicycle brakes (about 7,000 units). A rivet in the brake assembly can loosen or disengage, resulting in brake failure, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider. The notice cites 5 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled brakes and contact SRAM to receive free replacement brakes and installation instructions. Recall contact: call 800-346-2928, or go to www.sram.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A rivet in the brake assembly can loosen or disengage, resulting in brake failure, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider.
Incidents and injuries
SRAM has received five reports of loose or detached rivets. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled brakes and contact SRAM to receive free replacement brakes and installation instructions.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- SRAM
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 18-002
- Units
- About 7,000
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Importer
- SRAM LLC, of Chicago, Ill.
Recall contact information
SRAM at 800-346-2928 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, 10 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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