SRAM Recalls Zipp Bicycle Quick Releases Due to Crash and Injury Hazards

The quick releases can fail to engage in the closed position, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider.

Recall #: 16121
Affected scope: About 6,400

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

Ful Chee Ent Co., Ltd., of Taichung City, Taiwan recalled This recalls involves SRAM's Zipp stainless steel or titanium quick releases. They were s….

SRAM Recalls Zipp Bicycle Quick Releases Due to Crash and Injury Hazards was recalled by Ful Chee Ent Co., Ltd., of Taichung City, Taiwan in March 16, 2016. Reason: The quick releases can fail to engage in the closed position, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using any bicycles equipped with the recalled quick rel…. Verify recall #16121 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Ful Chee Ent Co., Ltd., of Taichung City, Taiwan issued this CPSC recall-The quick releases can fail to engage in the closed position, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider..

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agency class: March 16, 2016
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16121 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, 6 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 recalls involves SRAM's Zipp stainless steel or titanium quick releases. They were sold as aftermarket components or as part of the 202 DB V2, 303 DB V2, 404 Firestrike V2, 202 Firecrest V3, 303 Firecrest V3, 404 Firecrest V3, 808 Firecrest V3 or 808 NSW wheel sets. The quick release has a curved, black lever. Zipp appears on the lever. Only quick releases without a marking at the center of the underside of the lever, below the Zipp logo are included on this recall.

Reason for recall

The quick releases can fail to engage in the closed position, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using any bicycles equipped with the recalled quick releases and contact SRAM or their local bicycle dealer for a free replacement quick release.

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	16121
Date reported	March 16, 2016
Date initiated	March 16, 2016
Recalling firm	Ful Chee Ent Co., Ltd., of Taichung City, Taiwan
Affected scope	About 6,400
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 using any bicycles equipped with the recalled quick releases and contact SRAM or their local bi…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The quick releases can fail to engage in the closed position, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using any bicycles equipped with the recalled quick releases and contact SRAM or their local bicycle dealer for a free replacement quick release.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 16, 2016. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 16121.

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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