CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2016-03-16

SRAM Recalls Zipp Bicycle Quick Releases Due to Crash and Injury Hazards

16121 · Recalled 2016-03-16 · CPSC page

Zipp quick releases
Zipp quick releases

Description

This recalls involves SRAM's Zipp stainless steel or titanium quick releases. They were sold as aftermarket components or as part of the 202 DB V2, 303 DB V2, 404 Firestrike V2, 202 Firecrest V3, 303 Firecrest V3, 404 Firecrest V3, 808 Firecrest V3 or 808 NSW wheel sets. The quick release has a curved, black lever. Zipp appears on the lever. Only quick releases without a marking at the center of the underside of the lever, below the Zipp logo are included on this recall.

Hazards

The quick releases can fail to engage in the closed position, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider.

Reported injuries

The firm has received three incident reports of the quick release failing. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using any bicycles equipped with the recalled quick releases and contact SRAM or their local bicycle dealer for a free replacement quick release.

Products

NameModelUnits
Zipp® bicycle quick releasesAbout 6,400

Parties

Manufacturer
Ful Chee Ent Co., Ltd.
Distributor
SRAM LLC, of Chicago, Ill.
Made in
Taiwan
Sold at
000, 600.

Consumer contact

SRAM at 800-346-2928 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET on Fridays, or visit www.sram.com or www.zipp.com and click on Recall Notice for more information.

More images

Zipp quick release – side view
Zipp quick release – side view
Only quick releases without a marking at the center of the underside of the lever are included in this recall.
Only quick releases without a marking at the center of the underside of the lever are included in this recall.

Source: CPSC recall 16121. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.