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CPSCRecalled Feb 21, 2019 · #19069

SRAM Recalls Bicycle Gear Hubs Due to Crash and Injury Hazards

Hazard

The brakes in the gear hubs can fail, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider.

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Description

This recall involves SRAM® i-Motion 3 three-speed internal gear hubs with a coaster brake installed on bicycles with no redundant braking system. The recalled hubs were sold on the following Electra® model bicycles: Electra Cruiser Custom 3i, Electra Coaster 3i, Electra Hawaii 3i, Electra Hawaii 3i 24 and Electra Straight 8. The recalled hubs were also sold as aftermarket parts for other bicycles. The recalled hubs have "SRAM i-Motion 3" printed on the hub shell and a brake arm extending from the axle of the hub.

Product details

Product
SRAM i-Motion 3 internal gear hubs (coaster brake version) for bicycles
Type
Manufacturer
Heng Ying Machinery Co., Ltd. of Taoyuan City, Taiwan
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide from April 2010 through December 2018 for between $400 and $800 for Electra bicycles equipped with the recalled hubs and for about $90 for the recalled aftermarket gear hubs
Made in
Taiwan

What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled gear hubs and contact SRAM for instructions on how to receive a partial refund.

View the official CPSC notice