CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The hub flanges on the front hubs can fail, posing a crash and injury hazard.

In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/57544r-eng.php
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • March 16, 2016

SRAM Recalls Zipp Bicycle Wheel Hubs Due to Crash and Injury Hazards

This recall includes SRAM's Zipp bicycle wheel hubs. The model names of the affected hubs are ZIPP 88v6, 88v7 and 88v8. The Z logo is printed on the hub. The wheel hubs come in black, silver and falcon grey. The diameter of the clinch nut is approximately 1.46 inches. Some of the hubs were sold as part of wheel sets installed on new bicycles. SRAM will post a list of affected bicycle brands and models on its website at www.sram.com.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled front hubs and contact SRAM or local bicycle dealer for a free replacement hub.

Contact Information

SRAM at 800-346-2928 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET on Friday, or visit www.sram.com or www.zipp.com and click on "Recall Notice" for more information.

Recall Details

Sold At
Speciality bicycle stores nationwide from May 2010 through January 2015. The front hubs sold for about $215. Complete front wheels with the hubs sold for between $1,035 and $1,325. The front wheel was also sold as a wheel set with a rear wheel for between
Injuries
SRAM has received one report in the U.S. of hub flange failure that could have led to wheel collapse. No injuries have been reported in the U.S.
Manufacturer
Prodigy Group, of Mooresville, Ind.
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
16122

Product Information

Product Name
Zipp 88 aluminum front hubs
Product Type
Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Number of Units
About 54,000 (In addition, about 2,900 were sold in Canada)
Manufacturer Name
Prodigy Group, of Mooresville, Ind.
Distributed By
SRAM LLC, of Chicago, Ill.
Manufactured In
Spain

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 800-346-2928
Website www.sram.com
Full Contact Information

SRAM at 800-346-2928 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET on Friday, or visit www.sram.com or www.zipp.com and click on "Recall Notice" for more information.