Reported Oct 4, 2017
SRAM Recalls Bicycle Brakes Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
Sram LLC of Chicago, Ill.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled brakes and contact SRAM to receive free replacement brakes and installation instructions.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Bicycle brakes
- Amount recalled
- About 7,000
Where it was sold
Sold at 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..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
A rivet in the brake assembly can loosen or disengage, resulting in brake failure, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: SRAM has received five reports of loose or detached rivets. No injuries have been reported.
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