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Fall / CollapseAugust 28, 2012CPSC #12257

Eecycleworks Recalls Bicycle Brakes Due to Fall Hazard

Product
Bicycles
Units affected
400
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

This recall involves "eebrake" model aftermarket brakes sold between September, 2008 and March, 2011 for use on adult road racing bicycles. The recalled models have both a white "ee" logo on the front of the brakes and a five-digit serial number beginning with either "80xxx" or "09xxx" engraved on either the front or the back of the strut portion of the brake.

Hazard

The bridge of the brakes can crack, posing a fall hazard to riders.

Injuries

The firm has received two reports of brakes cracking, one of which resulted in scrapes and bruises.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide and eecycleworks.com from September 2008 through March 2011 for between $570 and $590.

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Eecycleworks recalled product
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