Recalls / 2009-09-08

Bicycle Chains and Chain Connector Links Recalled by SRAM Due to Fall Hazard

09342 · Recalled 2009-09-08 · CPSC page

10-Speed SRAM Bicycle Chain with PowerLock connector links

Description

The recall involves SRAM PowerLock connector links, which are sold individually, on 10-speed bicycle chains and as original equipment on some bicycles. The recalled PowerLock connector links are identified by a date code of M or N, which is located on the side of the PowerLock connector link. 10-speed SRAM chains that were equipped with recalled PowerLock connector links include the following chain model numbers: PC-1030, PC-1050, PC-1070, PC-1090 and PC-1090R. The recalled chains were also installed on some Guru, Surly, Salsa, BMC, Serotta, Seven, and Ridley brand complete bicycles. The individual PowerLock connectors and bike chains with these connectors were sold from January 2009 through August 2009; bicycles with affected chains were sold from April 2009 through August 2009.

Hazards

The recalled PowerLock connector links, used on bicycle chains, are brittle and can crack, allowing the chain to separate from the bicycle and posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Reported injuries

One incident has been reported in the United States and three outside. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled PowerLock connectors, chains and bicycles with these connectors and contact their SRAM retailer for a free replacement PowerLock connector link.

Products

Name	Model	Units
10-Speed SRAM Bicycle Chains with PowerLock connector links		About 24,000

Parties

Manufacturer: SRAM LLC
Made in: Portugal
Sold at: $85.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact SRAM at (800) 346-2928 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday CT or visit the firm's Web site at www.sram.com

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Connector link production date identifiers

Source: CPSC recall 09342. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.