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Product recall · CPSCMarch 13, 2018Serious
Helvetia Sports SwissStop Bicycle Disc Brake Pads
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
The brake pads can separate from the backplate, posing a fall hazard to the user.
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.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should return the recalled brake pads to the store where purchased for full refund.
Who to contact: Helvetia Sports toll-free at 866-358-5218 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at steve@helvetiasports.com or online at www.helvetiasports.com for more information.
The product
This recall involves SwissStop EXOTherm cycling disc brake pads sold separately as aftermarket spare parts. Only disc pads with models listed below are included in the recall: SwissStop EXOTherm Disc 25 SwissStop EXOTherm Disc 30 SwissStop EXOTherm Disc 26 SwissStop EXOTherm Disc 31 SwissStop EXOTherm Disc 27 SwissStop EXOTherm Disc 32 SwissStop EXOTherm Disc 28 SwissStop EXOTherm Disc 34 The model numbers are listed on the product's original packaging. The recalled disc brake pads were sold for certain bicycle brake systems. A full list of these brake systems can be viewed on the firm's site at: http://www.swissstop.ch/brakepads/discbrakes/.
Details
- Units affected
- About 750
- Recall date
- March 13, 2018
- Brand
- SwissStop of Mendrisio, Switzerland
- Made or distributed by
- Helvetia Sports, of Peterborough, ON, Canada
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received two reports of the brake pads separating from the backplate. No injuries have been reported.
Various cycling shops nationwide from October 2015 through June 2017 for between $40 and $50.
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: “Helvetia Sports Recalls SwissStop Bicycle Disc Brake Pads 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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