SRAM Recalls Bicycle Brakes Due to Crash and Injury Hazards

Active Recall Announced October 4, 2017 CPSC #18002

Quick answer

SRAM Recalls Bicycle Brakes Due to Crash and Injury Hazards is CPSC recall #18002, announced on October 4, 2017. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled brakes and contact sram to receive free replacement brakes and installation instructions.. Affected brand: SRAM LLC.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Bicycle brakes

Recalled brands

SRAM LLC

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled brakes and contact SRAM to receive free replacement brakes and installation instructions.

Recall date

October 4, 2017

Categories

Bicycle brakes

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #18002?

CPSC recall #18002 covers SRAM Recalls Bicycle Brakes Due to Crash and Injury Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 4, 2017. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #18002?

The CPSC remedy for recall #18002 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled brakes and contact sram to receive free replacement brakes and installation instructions.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell SRAM Recalls Bicycle Brakes Due to Crash and Injury Hazards on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/SRAM-Recalls-Bicycle-Brakes. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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