CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The bridge of the brakes can crack, posing a fall hazard to riders.
Eecycleworks Recalls Bicycle Brakes Due to Fall Hazard
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.
Required Consumer Action
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.
Contact Information
For additional information, please contact eecycleworks at (818) 790-5569 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.eecycleworks.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide and eecycleworks.com from September 2008 through March 2011 for between $570 and $590.
Injuries
The firm has received two reports of brakes cracking, one of which resulted in scrapes and bruises.
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
12257
Product Information
Product Name
Bicycle brakes
Product Type
Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Number of Units
About 400
Distributed By
eecycleworks LLC of La Cañada, Calif.
Manufactured In
United States