Helvetia Sports Recalls SwissStop Bicycle Disc Brake Pads Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 18121 · Mar 13, 2018 · Helvetia Sports
750
units affected
750
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18121
- Date
- Mar 13, 2018
- Company
- Helvetia Sports
- Units affected
- 750
- Product
- SwissStop EXOTherm cycling disc brake pads
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves SwissStop EXOTherm cycling disc brake pads sold separately as aftermarket spare parts. Only disc pads with models listed below are included in the recall: SwissStop EXOTherm Disc 25 SwissStop EXOTherm Disc 30 SwissStop EXOTherm Disc 26 SwissStop EXOTherm Disc 31 SwissStop EXOTherm Disc 27 SwissStop EXOTherm Disc 32 SwissStop EXOTherm Disc 28 SwissStop EXOTherm Disc 34 The model numbers are listed on the product's original packaging. The recalled disc brake pads were sold for certain bicycle brake systems. A full list of these brake systems can be viewed on the firm's site at: http://www.swissstop.ch/brakepads/discbrakes/.
What can happen
The brake pads can separate from the backplate, posing a fall hazard to the user.
The fix
Consumers should return the recalled brake pads to the store where purchased for full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received two reports of the brake pads separating from the backplate. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Various cycling shops nationwide from October 2015 through June 2017 for between $40 and $50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled swissstop exotherm cycling disc brake pads?
Consumers should return the recalled brake pads to the store where purchased for full refund.
What is the hazard?
The brake pads can separate from the backplate, posing a fall hazard to the user.
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.