Recalls / 2007-04-10

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

07153 · Recalled 2007-04-10 · CPSC page

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).

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.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using bicycles equipped with these brake caliper sets immediately and contact their bicycle retailer for a free replacement.

Products

Name	Model	Units
SRAM Force Road Brake Caliper Sets

Parties

Importer: SRAM Corp., of Chicago, Ill.
Made in: Taiwan
Sold at: Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide sold individual brake caliper sets, bicycles which included these sets through March 2007 for, 000, 300.

Consumer 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

Source: CPSC recall 07153. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.