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SRAM Recalls Zipp Bicycle Wheel Hubs Due to Crash and Injury Hazards

Recall 16-122 · March 16, 2016 · SRAM

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled front hubs and contact SRAM or local bicycle dealer for a free replacement hub.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
16-122 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 16, 2016
Brand
SRAM
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Zipp 88 aluminum front hubs
Hazard
Crash and Injury Hazards
Hazard type
Crashes and loss of control
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 54,000 (In addition, about 2,900 were sold in Canada)
Made in
United States, Spain
Last updated by CPSC
March 16, 2016

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Zipp 88 aluminum front hubs · About 54,000 (In addition, about 2,900 were sold in Canada) units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: 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.; Prodigy Group, of Mooresville, Ind.; Decoletaje y Fujacion, of Spain; SRAM LLC, of Chicago, Ill..

Injuries or incidents reported

SRAM has received one report in the U.S. of hub flange failure that could have led to wheel collapse. No injuries have been reported in the U.S.

Consumer contact

SRAM at 800-346-2928 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET on Friday, or visit www.sram.com or www.zipp.com and click on "Recall Notice" for more information.

Recall history and context

SRAM appears in 13 CPSC recalls on record. See all SRAM recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Zipp 88 aluminum front hubs (About 54,000 (In addition, about 2,900 were sold in Canada) units). This recall includes SRAM's Zipp bicycle wheel hubs.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Crash and Injury Hazards.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled front hubs and contact SRAM or local bicycle dealer for a free replacement hub.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on March 16, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.