Zipp 88 aluminum front hubs
CPSC Recall #16-122 — March 16, 2016
Product
Zipp 88 aluminum front hubs
Description
The hub flanges on the front hubs can fail, posing a crash and injury hazard.
Hazard
The hub flanges on the front hubs can fail, posing a crash and injury hazard.
Incidents / 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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled front hubs and contact SRAM or local bicycle dealer for a free replacement hub.
Units Affected
About 54,000 (In addition, about 2,900 were sold in Canada)
Sold At
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.
Manufacturer
Prodigy Group, of Mooresville, Ind. and Decoletaje Y Fujacion, of Spain.
Manufactured In
U.S. and Spain