The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·18121·Announced 2018-03-13

SwissStop Bicycle Disc Brake Pads Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

Helvetia Sports is recalling SwissStop EXOTherm cycling disc brake pads because they can separate from the backplate, posing a fall hazard to users.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fall hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a High severity score of 3 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Helvetia Sports is recalling approximately 750 SwissStop EXOTherm cycling disc brake pads. The recall involves specific models including SwissStop EXOTherm Disc 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, and 34. These pads were sold separately as aftermarket spare parts for certain bicycle brake systems.

The brake pads can separate from the backplate, which poses a fall hazard to the user. The firm has received two reports of the brake pads separating from the backplate, but no injuries have been reported.

The recalled disc brake pads were sold at various cycling shops nationwide from October 2015 through June 2017 for between $40 and $50. Consumers should return the recalled brake pads to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact Helvetia Sports toll-free at 866-358-5218 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected], or visit www.helvetiasports.com.

The recalled product

Product
SwissStop EXOTherm cycling disc brake pads
Manufacturer
SwissStop of Mendrisio, Switzerland
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle Parts
Hazard
Affected units
750

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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