Bicycle brakes

CPSC Recall #12257 — August 27, 2012

Recall #12257 Date: August 27, 2012 Remedy: Replace

Product

Bicycle brakes

Description

The bridge can crack on "eebrake" model aftermarket brakes sold for use on adult road racing bicycles. This poses a fall hazard to riders.

Hazard

The bridge of the brakes can crack, posing a fall hazard to riders.

Incidents / Injuries

The firm has received two reports of brakes cracking, one of which resulted in scrapes and bruises.

Remedy

 Consumers should immediately stop riding bicycles with the recalled brakes and contact eecycleworks or the retailer where they purchased the brakes for a free replacement bridge.

Units Affected

About 400

Sold At

Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide and eecycleworks.com from September 2008 through March 2011 for between $570 and $590.

Manufactured In

United States