SRAM Recalls Bicycle Brakes Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 18-002 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- October 4, 2017
- Brand
- SRAM
- Category
- Sports, bikes and outdoor
- Products
- Bicycle brakes
- Hazard
- Crash and Injury Hazards
- Hazard type
- Crashes and loss of control
- Remedy
- Replace
- Units
- About 7,000
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Last updated by CPSC
- October 4, 2017
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Bicycle brakes · About 7,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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.; SRAM LLC, of Chicago, Ill..
Injuries or incidents reported
SRAM has received five reports of loose or detached rivets. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
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.
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?
Bicycle brakes (About 7,000 units). This recall involves the Avid SD7 bicycle mechanical rim brake.
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 the recalled brakes and contact SRAM to receive free replacement brakes and installation instructions.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on October 4, 2017. 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.