[Recalled] Bicycle brakes — This recall involves the Avid SD7 bicycle mechanical rim brake | CPSC 2017-10-04
Authorities recorded a safety problem with this product. The details below come directly from the government recall notice.
Recall details
| Product | Bicycle brakes |
|---|---|
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 18002 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 04 October 2017 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: This recall involves the Avid SD7 bicycle mechanical rim brake. There is a date code stamped on the back of the brake arm with the date format DDMMYY representing the day, month and year of manufacture. The brakes were sold separately by SRAM and were also installed as original equipment on ElliptiGO model 11R elliptical cycles. Hazards: A rivet in the brake assembly can loosen or disengage, resulting in brake failure, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Review the official notice to confirm whether your unit is affected.
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