SRAM Recalls Bicycle Brakes Due to Crash and Injury Hazards

A rivet in the brake assembly can loosen or disengage, resulting in brake failure, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider.

Recall #: 18002
Affected scope: About 7,000

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The CPSC recalled This recall involves the Avid SD7 bicycle mechanical rim brake. There is a date code stam….

SRAM Recalls Bicycle Brakes Due to Crash and Injury Hazards was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 4, 2017. Reason: A rivet in the brake assembly can loosen or disengage, resulting in brake failure, posing crash and injury ha…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled brakes and contact SRAM to receive f…. Verify recall #18002 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-A rivet in the brake assembly can loosen or disengage, resulting in brake failure, posing crash and injury ha….

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agency class: October 4, 2017
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18002 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 the Avid SD7 bicycle mechanical rim brake. There is a date code stamped on the back of the brake arm with the date format DDMMYY representing the day, month and year of manufacture. The brakes were sold separately by SRAM and were also installed as original equipment on ElliptiGO model 11R elliptical cycles.

Reason for recall

A rivet in the brake assembly can loosen or disengage, resulting in brake failure, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled brakes and contact SRAM to receive free replacement brakes and installation instructions.

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	18002
Date reported	October 4, 2017
Date initiated	October 4, 2017
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 7,000
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 the recalled brakes and contact SRAM to receive free replacement brakes and installation …

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

A rivet in the brake assembly can loosen or disengage, resulting in brake failure, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled brakes and contact SRAM to receive free replacement brakes and installation instructions.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 4, 2017. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 18002.

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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