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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2016-03-16

SRAM Recalls Zipp Bicycle Wheel Hubs Due to Crash and Injury Hazards

Is my product affected?

Zipp 88 aluminum front hubs

  • Brand Prodigy Group, of Mooresville, Ind.
  • Brand Decoletaje y Fujacion, of Spain

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

SRAM is recalling Zipp bicycle wheel hubs due to a defect where hub flanges can fail, creating a risk of crashes and injuries. The affected front hubs are model numbers ZIPP 88v6, 88v8, and 88v7, which are identifiable by a Z logo printed on the hub and are available in black, silver, and falcon grey colors. Some of these hubs were sold as part of wheel sets on new bicycles, and SRAM will post a list of affected bicycle brands and models on its website.

Consumers who have bicycles equipped with the recalled front hubs should immediately stop using them. According to the recall, affected consumers should contact SRAM or their local bicycle dealer to receive a free replacement hub.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The hub flanges on the front hubs can fail, posing a crash and injury hazard.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled front hubs and contact SRAM or local bicycle dealer for a free replacement hub.

Details from the source

This recall includes SRAM's Zipp bicycle wheel hubs. The model names of the affected hubs are ZIPP 88v6, 88v7 and 88v8. The Z logo is printed on the hub. The wheel hubs come in black, silver and falcon grey. The diameter of the clinch nut is approximately 1.46 inches. Some of the hubs were sold as part of wheel sets installed on new bicycles. SRAM will post a list of affected bicycle brands and models on its website at www.sram.com.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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