Bicycle Chains and Chain Connector Links Recalled by SRAM Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 09342 · Sep 8, 2009 · Sram LLC
24,000
units affected
24,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09342
- Date
- Sep 8, 2009
- Company
- Sram LLC
- Units affected
- 24,000
- Product
- 10-Speed SRAM Bicycle Chains with PowerLock connector links
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recall involves SRAM PowerLock connector links, which are sold individually, on 10-speed bicycle chains and as original equipment on some bicycles. The recalled PowerLock connector links are identified by a date code of M or N, which is located on the side of the PowerLock connector link. 10-speed SRAM chains that were equipped with recalled PowerLock connector links include the following chain model numbers: PC-1030, PC-1050, PC-1070, PC-1090 and PC-1090R. The recalled chains were also installed on some Guru, Surly, Salsa, BMC, Serotta, Seven, and Ridley brand complete bicycles. The individual PowerLock connectors and bike chains with these connectors were sold from January 2009 through August 2009; bicycles with affected chains were sold from April 2009 through August 2009.
What can happen
The recalled PowerLock connector links, used on bicycle chains, are brittle and can crack, allowing the chain to separate from the bicycle and posing a fall hazard to the rider.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled PowerLock connectors, chains and bicycles with these connectors and contact their SRAM retailer for a free replacement PowerLock connector link.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- One incident has been reported in the United States and three outside. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Specialty bicycle retailer stores nationwide from January 2009 through August 2009. PowerLock connector links were sold separately for about $5 or as part of 10-speed chains for between $35 and $85.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 10-speed sram bicycle chains with powerlock connector links?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled PowerLock connectors, chains and bicycles with these connectors and contact their SRAM retailer for a free replacement PowerLock connector link.
What is the hazard?
The recalled PowerLock connector links, used on bicycle chains, are brittle and can crack, allowing the chain to separate from the bicycle and posing a fall hazard to the rider.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.