Recalls / 2012-08-28
Eecycleworks Recalls Bicycle Brakes Due to Fall Hazard
12257 · Recalled 2012-08-28 · CPSC page
Description
This recall involves "eebrake" model aftermarket brakes sold between September, 2008 and March, 2011 for use on adult road racing bicycles. The recalled models have both a white "ee" logo on the front of the brakes and a five-digit serial number beginning with either "80xxx" or "09xxx" engraved on either the front or the back of the strut portion of the brake.
Hazards
The bridge of the brakes can crack, posing a fall hazard to riders.
Reported injuries
The firm has received two reports of brakes cracking, one of which resulted in scrapes and bruises.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop riding bicycles with the recalled brakes and contact eecycleworks or the retailer where they purchased the brakes for a free replacement bridge.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Bicycle brakes | About 400 |
Parties
- Distributor
- eecycleworks LLC of La Cañada, Calif.
- Made in
- United States
- Sold at
- Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide, eecycleworks.com, $590.
Consumer contact
For additional information, please contact eecycleworks at (818) 790-5569 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.eecycleworks.com
Source: CPSC recall 12257. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.