Product Recall Number: 07-153
Why was SRAM Force Road Brake Caliper Sets recalled?
The brake caliper sets could break and detach from the bicycle's fork or frame. This could cause the rider to lose control and crash.
Product Recall Number: 07-153
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-04-09
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: SRAM Force Road Brake Caliper Sets
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), SRAM Corp., of Chicago, Ill, is voluntarily recalling about 5,400 SRAM Force Road Brake Caliper Sets. The brake caliper sets could break and detach from the bicycle's fork or frame. This could cause the rider to lose control and crash.Name of product: SRAM Force Road Brake Caliper SetsUnits: About 5,400 unitsImporter: SRAM Corp., of Chicago, Ill.Hazard: The brake caliper sets could break and detach from the bicycle's fork or frame. This could cause the rider to lose control and crash.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recall involves the SRAM Force Road Brake Calipers sets sold as aftermarket components. The brake caliper sets have "SRAM Force" and some have a date or production code embossed on the unit.CodeExampleIn RecallNot In RecallDate code(Day/Month/Year)01JUN06Dates between 01JUN06and 25DEC06Dates after 25DEC06No date code------------All sold between July 2006through March 2007---------------Production Code35T61234567Codes beginning with35T6 through 51T6Codes beginning with52T6 and codes with "7"as the fourth digitThe SRAM brake caliper sets may have also been installed on the following makes and models of bicycles: Specialized (S-Works Tarmac SL, S-Works Roubaix); Trek (Project One Madone models); Fuji (Fuji SL1); Scott USA (Addict R3); Bianchi (Bianchi 928 SL); Kuota (Kuota KOM, Kuota KREDO, Kuota KEBEL); Orbea (Orca, Aqua, Loboular, Opal, Arin, Aqua Dama, Dama Race and Diva); Kestrel (Evoke SL/Force, RT700/Force), Titus (Vuelo, Solera) and Sampson (Diablo).Sold at: Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide sold individual brake caliper sets from July 2006 through January 2007 for about $270 and bicycles which included these sets through March 2007 for between $3,000 and $7,300.Manufactured in: TaiwanRemedy: Consumers should stop using bicycles equipped with these brake caliper sets immediately and contact their bicycle retailer for a free replacement.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact SRAM at (800) 346-2928 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.sram.com.
Hazard Description: The brake caliper sets could break and detach from the bicycle's fork or frame. This could cause the rider to lose control and crash.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 5,400 units
Incidents: None reported.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using bicycles equipped with these brake caliper sets immediately and contact their bicycle retailer for a free replacement.
Sold At: Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide sold individual brake caliper sets from July 2006 through January 2007 for about $270 and bicycles which included these sets through March 2007 for between $3,000 and $7,300.
Importers: SRAM Corp., of Chicago, Ill.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Taiwan
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed