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SRAM Recalls Bicycle Gear Hubs Due to Crash and Injury Hazards

Reported: February 21, 2019 Initiated: February 21, 2019 #19069

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

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

Remedy

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

Details

Units Affected
About 7,000 (in addition, 700 were sold in Canada)
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/SRAM-Recalls-Bicycle-Gear-Hubs-Due-to-Crash-and-Injury-Hazards

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by Heng Ying Machinery Co., Ltd. of Taoyuan City, Taiwan. Units affected: About 7,000 (in addition, 700 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The brakes in the gear hubs can fail, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled gear hubs and contact SRAM for instructions on how to receive a partial refund.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 21, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 19069.

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