Reported Feb 12, 2015
SRAM Recalls Zipp 88 Bicycle Wheel Hubs Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
Prodigy Group, Mooresville, Ind.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled Zipp 88 front hub and contact SRAM for a free replacement hub.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Zipp 88 aluminum hubs for bicycle wheels
- Amount recalled
- About 12,000
Where it was sold
Sold at Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide. Front hub sold for about $215; front wheel with the hub sold for about $920; front and rear wheel set sold for about $2300 and bicycles with the wheel set containing the recalled hub sold for about $5,000 to $12,000. Items were sold between October 2008 and December 2010..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The hub flange ring on the front hub can fail posing a crash and injury hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: The company reports two incidents of collapsed front wheels. Both resulted in stitches, bruises and lacerations, plus a concussion in one case.
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