The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·14079·Announced 2014-01-14

SRAM Recalls Hydraulic Bicycle Brakes Due to Crash and Injury Hazards

SRAM is recalling about 25,350 hydraulic road rim and disc brakes for bicycles because the systems can fail, posing a crash and injury hazard.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake failure) with reported injuries, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

SRAM, LLC is recalling approximately 25,350 hydraulic road rim and disc brakes for bicycles. The recalled models include the SB Red Hydraulic Road Disc, SB Red Hydraulic Road Rim, SB 700 Hydraulic Road Disc, and SB 700 Hydraulic Road Rim. These brakes were sold as aftermarket products and as original equipment on various bicycle brands, including ASI, Cannondale, Diamondback, Felt, Jamis, Kona, Norco, Orbea, Specialized, Giant, and Trek, from May 2013 to December 2013.

The brake systems can fail, posing a crash and injury hazard. SRAM received 95 reports of brakes failing in the U.S. One minor injury was reported in the U.S. and another in Australia.

Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled SRAM brake systems. They should contact any SRAM dealer to arrange for a free replacement product to be installed and to receive a $200 product voucher or cash per customer. The recalled brakes have the digit "3" as the fourth digit of the serial number, which can be found on the bottom of the caliper body.

The recalled product

Product
SRAM Hydraulic Road Rim Brakes and Hydraulic Road Disc Brakes for bicycles
Manufacturer
SRAM, LLC, of Chicago, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
25,350

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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