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Restraint / CrashMarch 16, 2016CPSC #16122

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

Product
Bicycles
Units affected
54,000
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

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

Injuries

SRAM has received one report in the U.S. of hub flange failure that could have led to wheel collapse. No injuries have been reported in the U.S.

Made in

United States, Spain

Where it was sold

  • Speciality bicycle stores nationwide from May 2010 through January 2015. The front hubs sold for about $215. Complete front wheels with the hubs sold for between $1,035 and $1,325. The front wheel was also sold as a wheel set with a rear wheel for between $2,300 and $2,950.

Photos

ZIPP 88v6 front hubZIPP 88v6 front hub (Black)ZIPP 88v6 front hub (Falcon Gray)ZIPP 88v6 front hub (Silver)
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