CPSCApril 10, 2007

SRAM Corp. Bicycle Brake Caliper Sets recall: Crash Hazard

SRAM Corp. Recalls Bicycle Brake Caliper Sets Due to Crash Hazard

Why was SRAM Corp. Bicycle Brake Caliper Sets recalled?

The brake caliper sets could break and detach from the bicycle's fork or frame. This could cause the rider to lose control and crash.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using bicycles equipped with these brake caliper sets immediately and contact their bicycle retailer for a free replacement. Contact: For additional information, contact SRAM at (800) 346-2928 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.sram.com

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
SRAM Force Road Brake Caliper Sets
Company
SRAM Corp., of Chicago, Ill.
Sold at
Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide sold individual brake caliper sets from July 2006 through January 2007 for about $270 and bicycles which included these sets through March 2007 for between $3,000 and $7,300.
Recall date
April 10, 2007
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recall involves the SRAM Force Road Brake Calipers sets sold as aftermarket components. The brake caliper sets have "SRAM Force" and some have a date or production code embossed on the unit. Code Example In Recall Not In Recall Date code (Day/Month/Year) 01JUN06 Dates between 01JUN06 and 25DEC06 Dates after 25DEC06 No date code ------------ All sold between July 2006 through March 2007 --------------- Production Code 35T61234567 Codes beginning with 35T6 through 51T6 Codes beginning with 52T6 and codes with "7" as the fourth digit The SRAM brake caliper sets may have also been installed on the following makes and models of bicycles: Specialized (S-Works Tarmac SL, S-Works Roubaix); Trek (Project One Madone models); Fuji (Fuji SL1); Scott USA (Addict R3); Bianchi (Bianchi 928 SL); Kuota (Kuota KOM, Kuota KREDO, Kuota KEBEL); Orbea (Orca, Aqua, Loboular, Opal, Arin, Aqua Dama, Dama Race and Diva); Kestrel (Evoke SL/Force, RT700/Force), Titus (Vuelo, Solera) and Sampson (Diablo).

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