[NMCycling] SRAM recalls AVID SD7 bicycle brakes

[Craig M. Doolittle via Bike-racers]

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/SRAM-Recalls-Bicycle-Brakes
Recall Date: October 4, 2017
Recall Number: 18-002

Recall Summary

Name of Product:
Bicycle brakes

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

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

Incidents/Injuries:
SRAM has received five reports of loose or detached rivets. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:
Specialty bike stores nationwide and online at www.jenson.com and www.REI.com from June 2014 to May 2017 for about $40, and installed as original equipment on ElliptiGO model 11R elliptical cycles from October 2014 to May 2017 for about $3,500.

Importer(s):
SRAM LLC, of Chicago, Ill.

Manufactured In:
Taiwan

Units:

About 7,000
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