SRAM Corp. Recalls Bicycle Brake Caliper Sets Due to Crash Hazard
Released: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), SRAM Corp., of Chicago, Ill, is voluntarily recalling about 5,400 SRAM Force Road Brake Caliper Sets. 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.
Recall Details
Product
SRAM Force Road Brake Caliper Sets
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 01JUN06and 25DEC06 | Dates after 25DEC06 |
| No date code | ------------ | All sold between July 2006through March 2007 | --------------- |
| Production Code | 35T61234567 | Codes beginning with35T6 through 51T6 | Codes beginning with52T6 and codes with "7"as the fourth digit |
Hazards
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.
Incidents
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using bicycles equipped with these brake caliper sets immediately and contact their bicycle retailer for a free replacement.
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