CPSCRecalled Mar 16, 2016 · #16122
SRAM Recalls Zipp Bicycle Wheel Hubs Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
Hazard
The hub flanges on the front hubs can fail, posing a crash and injury hazard.
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This recall includes SRAM's Zipp bicycle wheel hubs. The model names of the affected hubs are ZIPP 88v6, 88v7 and 88v8. The Z logo is printed on the hub. The wheel hubs come in black, silver and falcon grey. The diameter of the clinch nut is approximately 1.46 inches. Some of the hubs were sold as part of wheel sets installed on new bicycles. SRAM will post a list of affected bicycle brands and models on its website at www.sram.com.
Product details
- Product
- Zipp 88 aluminum front hubs
- Type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Manufacturer
- Prodigy Group, of Mooresville, Ind. | Decoletaje y Fujacion, of Spain
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
- 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.
- Made in
- United States, Spain
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled front hubs and contact SRAM or local bicycle dealer for a free replacement hub.