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Product recall · CPSCAugust 28, 2012Serious
Eecycleworks Bicycle Brakes
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The bridge of the brakes can crack, posing a fall hazard to riders.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
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What to do
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.
Who to contact: For additional information, please contact eecycleworks at (818) 790-5569 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.eecycleworks.com
The product
This recall involves "eebrake" model aftermarket brakes sold between September, 2008 and March, 2011 for use on adult road racing bicycles. The recalled models have both a white "ee" logo on the front of the brakes and a five-digit serial number beginning with either "80xxx" or "09xxx" engraved on either the front or the back of the strut portion of the brake.
Details
- Units affected
- About 400
- Recall date
- August 28, 2012
- Made or distributed by
- eecycleworks LLC of La Cañada, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received two reports of brakes cracking, one of which resulted in scrapes and bruises.
80xxx09xxx
Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide and eecycleworks.com from September 2008 through March 2011 for between $570 and $590.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Eecycleworks Recalls Bicycle Brakes Due to Fall Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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