Bicycle Chains Recalled by SRAM

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What was recalled

Bicycle Chains Recalled by SRAM NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 14, 1998 Release # 98-110 Company Phone Number: (888) 588-8140 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 CPSC, SRAM Corp. Announce Recall of Bicycle Chains WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), SRAM Corp., of Chicago, Ill., is recalling about 25,000 Sachs bicycle chains. The chains can break, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and be injured. SRAM Corp. has received nine reports of chains breaking resulting in two minor injuries, which occurred in the United Kingdom. The recalled chains are Sachs Power Chains (PC chains) with model numbers PC-41, PC-51, PC-61, PC-80R and PC-91, and are stamped with the date code "F." The model number and date code are stamped on each link of the chain, though are difficult to see. Consumers should have their chains inspected at a local bicycle dealer to determine if they are afffected by this recall. These chains were sold as part of various 1998 model Giant, Schwinn and Specialized Bicycles. Giant Bicycles Schwinn Bicycles Specialized Bicycles ATX-1100 Moab A2 Rockhopper ATX-1200 Moab A3 Rockhopper FS ATX-860 Moab A1 Rockhopper Comp FS ATX-865 Moab A1-E Ground Control ATX-870 Ground Control FSR ATX-890 Ground Control FSR Comp ATX-970 Ground Control FSR extreme CFR-2 CFR-3 MCM-980 TCR Bicycle dealers nationwide sold the bicycles using these chains between July 1997 and May 1998 for about $250 to $2,000. Chains also were sold separately during this period through dealers for about $15 to $45. Consumers should stop using the bicycles which might be equipped with these chains immediately, and arrange to have a free inspection of their chain by a local bicycle dealer. Bicycles with recalled chains will have their chains replaced free of charge. For the location of the nearest dealer, consumers should call SRAM at (888) 588-8140 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CDT Monday through Friday. Recorded information about this recall can be accessed at this number anytime. SRAM Corp. purchased Sachs Bicycle Components in November 1997.

Is my product affected?

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

• Sachs biclycle chains
• Sachs Schwinn bicycle chains
• Sachs Specialized Ground Control bicycle chains
• Sachs Specialized Rockhopper bicycle chains

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Sram; Sachs.

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.

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