Eecycleworks Recalls Bicycle Brakes Due to Fall Hazard

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

Recall #: 12257
Affected scope: About 400

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

eecycleworks LLC of La Cañada, Calif. recalled This recall involves "eebrake" model aftermarket brakes sold between September, 2008 and ….

Eecycleworks Recalls Bicycle Brakes Due to Fall Hazard was recalled by eecycleworks LLC of La Cañada, Calif. in August 28, 2012. Reason: The bridge of the brakes can crack, posing a fall hazard to riders.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop riding bicycles with the recalled brakes and contact ee…. Verify recall #12257 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

eecycleworks LLC of La Cañada, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The bridge of the brakes can crack, posing a fall hazard to riders..

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agency class: August 28, 2012
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12257 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, 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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	12257
Date reported	August 28, 2012
Date initiated	August 28, 2012
Recalling firm	eecycleworks LLC of La Cañada, Calif.
Affected scope	About 400
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop riding bicycles with the recalled brakes and contact eecycleworks or the retailer where they pu…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers 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.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 28, 2012. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12257.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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