Recalls / 2016-03-16

SRAM Recalls Zipp Bicycle Wheel Hubs Due to Crash and Injury Hazards

16122 · Recalled 2016-03-16 · CPSC page

Description

This recall includes SRAM's Zipp bicycle wheel hubs. The model names of the affected hubs are ZIPP 88v6, 88v7 and 88v8. The Z logo is printed on the hub. The wheel hubs come in black, silver and falcon grey. The diameter of the clinch nut is approximately 1.46 inches. Some of the hubs were sold as part of wheel sets installed on new bicycles. SRAM will post a list of affected bicycle brands and models on its website at www.sram.com.

Hazards

The hub flanges on the front hubs can fail, posing a crash and injury hazard.

Reported injuries

SRAM has received one report in the U.S. of hub flange failure that could have led to wheel collapse. No injuries have been reported in the U.S.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled front hubs and contact SRAM or local bicycle dealer for a free replacement hub.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Zipp 88 aluminum front hubs		About 54,000 (In addition, about 2,900 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Manufacturers: Prodigy Group, Decoletaje y Fujacion
Distributor: SRAM LLC, of Chicago, Ill.
Made in: United States, Spain
Sold at: 035, 325. The front wheel was also sold as a wheel set with a rear wheel for, 300, 950.

Consumer contact

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

More images

ZIPP 88v6, v7 and v8 flange ring and clinch nut

Source: CPSC recall 16122. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.