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Outdoor & Sports/Bicycles & Scooters

SRAM Recalls Bicycle Brakes Due to Crash and Injury Hazards

Agency Publication Date: October 4, 2017
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Summary

SRAM is recalling approximately 7,000 Avid SD7 bicycle mechanical rim brakes because a rivet in the brake assembly can loosen or come off. This defect can cause the brakes to fail while riding, posing a serious crash hazard. These brakes were sold individually at specialty bike stores and were also installed as original equipment on ElliptiGO model 11R elliptical cycles sold between June 2014 and May 2017. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled brakes and contact SRAM for a free replacement and installation instructions.

Risk

A manufacturing defect allows a rivet in the brake assembly to disengage, which leads to immediate brake failure. SRAM has received five reports of these rivets loosening or detaching, which can cause a rider to lose control and crash.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using any bicycle or elliptical cycle equipped with the recalled Avid SD7 mechanical rim brakes.
  2. Identify your product by checking the back of the brake arm for a date code stamped in the DDMMYY (day, month, year) format.
  3. Check if your Avid SD7 brakes were purchased separately between June 2014 and May 2017, or if you own an ElliptiGO model 11R elliptical cycle purchased between October 2014 and May 2017.
  4. Contact SRAM at 800-346-2928 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, or 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET on Fridays to receive free replacement brakes and installation instructions.
  5. Visit www.sram.com and click on the 'Recall Notice' tab for additional information and to verify if your specific date code is affected.
  6. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 for further assistance or questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

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Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled brakes and contact SRAM to receive free replacement brakes and installation instructions.

Contact: SRAM at 800-346-2928 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Fridays or online at www.sram.com and click on the “Recall Notice” tab for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Avid SD7 bicycle mechanical rim brake
Date Ranges: June 2014 - May 2017
Product: ElliptiGO model 11R elliptical cycles (equipped with Avid SD7 brakes)
Model:
11R
Date Ranges: October 2014 - May 2017

Product Images

Avid Single Digit 7 Bicycle Brake

Avid Single Digit 7 Bicycle Brake

Rear View of the Brake Showing the Date Code

Rear View of the Brake Showing the Date Code

ElliptiGO Model 11R Elliptical Cycle

ElliptiGO Model 11R Elliptical Cycle

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 18002
Status: Active
Sold By: Specialty bike stores nationwide and online at www.jenson.com and www.REI.com from June 2014 to May 2017 for about $40, and installed as original equipment on ElliptiGO model 11R elliptical cycles from October 2014 to May 2017 for about $3,500.
Manufactured In: Taiwan
Units Affected: About 7,000
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: SRAM LLC, of Chicago, Ill.
Contact: SRAM at 800-346-2928 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Fridays or online at www.sram.com and click on the “Recall Notice” tab for more information.
Agency Last Updated: October 4, 2017

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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