Product Recall Number: 14-038
Why was Bicycle chain derailleurs recalled?
The rear derailleur's rear pivot pin can loosen or dislodge causing the rear derailleur to jam or interfere with the wheel, posing a fall hazard.
Product Recall Number: 14-038
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2013-12-04
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Bicycle chain derailleurs
Description: The SRAM RED WiFLi Rear Derailleur that moves the bike chain gears on the rear wheel can jam.
Hazard Description: The rear derailleur's rear pivot pin can loosen or dislodge causing the rear derailleur to jam or interfere with the wheel, posing a fall hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: 1700
Incidents: The firm has received reports of 43 incidents in the U.S. with one report of scrapes and bruises.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled SRAM RED derailleurs and return the bicycles to the place of purchase or any SRAM dealer for a free replacement, including installation. Consumers who bought the derailleurs as a stand-alone product can take them to the place of purchase for a free replacement or, for those who can make the equipment change themselves, contact SRAM for instructions on how to return the recalled product for the free replacement.
Sold At: Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide from September 2012 to November 2013 for approximately $380 as an aftermarket installation. They were also sold as original equipment on new high-end bicycles.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Taiwan
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed