SRAM Recalls Zipp Bicycle Wheel Hubs Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
Recall Overview
| Recall Date | |
|---|---|
| Product | Zipp 88 aluminum front hubs |
| Units | About 54,000 (In addition, about 2,900 were sold in Canada) |
| Hazards | The hub flanges on the front hubs can fail, posing a crash and injury hazard. |
| Remedies | Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled front hubs and contact SRAM or local bicycle dealer for a free replacement hub. |
| Manufacturers |
Prodigy Group, of Mooresville, Ind. Decoletaje Y Fujacion, of Spain |
Details
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.
Consumer Contact
SRAM at 800-346-2928 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET on Friday, or visit www.sram.com or www.zipp.com and click on “Recall Notice” for more information.
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