Moderate Recalled March 16, 2016 About 54,000 (In addition, about 2,900 were sold in Canada) units

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

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The hazard

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

Incidents reported: 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.

What to do now

Replace

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

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.

About this recall

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.

Product photos

ZIPP 88v6 front hub
ZIPP 88v6 front hub
ZIPP 88v6 front hub (Black)
ZIPP 88v6 front hub (Black)
ZIPP 88v6 front hub (Falcon Gray)
ZIPP 88v6 front hub (Falcon Gray)
ZIPP 88v6 front hub (Silver)
ZIPP 88v6 front hub (Silver)
ZIPP 88v6, v7 and v8 flange ring and clinch nut
ZIPP 88v6, v7 and v8 flange ring and clinch nut

Photos: U.S. CPSC