The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·98110·Announced 1998-05-14

SRAM Recalls Sachs Bicycle Chains Due to Breakage Risk

SRAM is recalling approximately 25,000 Sachs bicycle chains that can break, causing riders to lose control and fall. The chains were sold on 1998 model Giant, Schwinn, and Specialized bicycles.

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 where injury has been reported (two minor injuries), fitting the High severity criterion for products where injury has not yet been reported in the US or is minor, but the hazard is significant.

Plain-English summary

SRAM Corp. is recalling approximately 25,000 Sachs bicycle chains in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recalled chains are Sachs Power Chains (PC chains) with model numbers PC-41, PC-51, PC-61, PC-80R, and PC-91, stamped with the date code "F." The model number and date code are stamped on each link of the chain, though they are difficult to see.

The chains can break, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall, and be injured. SRAM Corp. has received nine reports of chains breaking, resulting in two minor injuries that occurred in the United Kingdom. These chains were sold as part of various 1998 model Giant, Schwinn, and Specialized bicycles, as well as separately through dealers, between July 1997 and May 1998.

Consumers should stop using bicycles that might be equipped with these chains immediately and arrange to have a free inspection of their chain by a local bicycle dealer. Bicycles with recalled chains will have their chains replaced free of charge. For the location of the nearest dealer, consumers should call SRAM at (888) 588-8140 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CDT Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Sachs biclycle chains
Manufacturer
Sram
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle Accessories
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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