[Recalled] Zipp 88 aluminum front hubs — This recall includes SRAM's Zipp bicycle wheel hubs | CPSC 2016-03-16
Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.
Recall details
| Product | Zipp 88 aluminum front hubs |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Prodigy Group, of Mooresville, Ind. |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 16122 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 16 March 2016 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: 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.
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.
Read the full official notice →
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