Zipp 88 aluminum hubs for bicycle wheels
CPSC Recall #15-078 — February 12, 2015
Product
Zipp 88 aluminum hubs for bicycle wheels
Description
The hub flange ring on the front hub can fail and cause rider to crash.
Hazard
The hub flange ring on the front hub can fail posing a crash and injury hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
The company reports two incidents of collapsed front wheels. Both resulted in stitches, bruises and lacerations, plus a concussion in one case.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled Zipp 88 front hub and contact SRAM for a free replacement hub.
Units Affected
About 12,000
Sold At
Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide. Front hub sold for about $215; front wheel with the hub sold for about $920; front and rear wheel set sold for about $2300 and bicycles with the wheel set containing the recalled hub sold for about $5,000 to $12,000. Items were sold between October 2008 and December 2010.
Manufactured In
USA