CPSC recall · Reported December 4, 2013
SRAM Recalls Derailleurs for Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
The rear derailleur's rear pivot pin can loosen or dislodge causing the rear derailleur to jam or interfere with the wheel, posing a fall hazard.
Sram, LLC, of Chicago, Ill. recalled The SRAM RED WiFLi Rear Derailleur is a device that moves a bicycle chain gears on the re….
SRAM Recalls Derailleurs for Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard was recalled by Sram, LLC, of Chicago, Ill. in December 4, 2013. Reason: The rear derailleur's rear pivot pin can loosen or dislodge causing the rear derailleur to jam or interfere w…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled SRAM RED derailleurs a…. Verify recall #14038 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Sram, LLC, of Chicago, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-The rear derailleur's rear pivot pin can loosen or dislodge causing the rear derailleur to jam or interfere w….
- None
- agency class
- 2K units
- affected scope
- December 4, 2013
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14038 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.
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Product description
The SRAM RED WiFLi Rear Derailleur is a device that moves a bicycle chain gears on the rear wheel. The name SRAM RED and the serial number of the derailleur are located on the back of the inner pulley wheel cage plate and visible when looking thru the spokes of the bicycle wheel. Serial numbers of affected products begin with one of the following four-digit codes: 31T2 37T2 43T2 49T2 03T3 09T3 32T2 38T2 44T2 50T2 04T3 10T3 33T2 39T2 45T2 51T2 05T3 11T3 34T2 40T2 46T2 52T2 06T3 35T2 41T2 47T2 01T3 07T3 36T2 42T2 78T2 02T3 08T3 The recalled derailleurs manufacturing dates are September 2012 through March 2013.
Reason for recall
The rear derailleur's rear pivot pin can loosen or dislodge causing the rear derailleur to jam or interfere with the wheel, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled SRAM RED derailleurs and return the bicycles to the place of purchase or any SRAM dealer for a free replacement, including installation. Consumers who bought the derailleurs as a stand-alone product can take them to the place of purchase for a free replacement or, for those who can make the equipment change themselves, contact SRAM for instructions on how to return the recalled product for the free replacement.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 14038 |
| Date reported | December 4, 2013 |
| Date initiated | December 4, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Sram, LLC, of Chicago, Ill. |
| Affected scope | 1700 |
| 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 using bicycles with the recalled SRAM RED derailleurs and return the bicycles to the place of p…
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