SRAM Recalls Derailleurs for Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 14038 · Dec 4, 2013 · Sram
1,700
units affected
1,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14038
- Date
- Dec 4, 2013
- Company
- Sram
- Units affected
- 1,700
- Product
- Bicycle chain derailleurs
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The SRAM RED WiFLi Rear Derailleur is a device that moves a bicycle chain gears on the rear wheel. The name SRAM RED and the serial number of the derailleur are located on the back of the inner pulley wheel cage plate and visible when looking thru the spokes of the bicycle wheel. Serial numbers of affected products begin with one of the following four-digit codes: 31T2 37T2 43T2 49T2 03T3 09T3 32T2 38T2 44T2 50T2 04T3 10T3 33T2 39T2 45T2 51T2 05T3 11T3 34T2 40T2 46T2 52T2 06T3 35T2 41T2 47T2 01T3 07T3 36T2 42T2 78T2 02T3 08T3 The recalled derailleurs manufacturing dates are September 2012 through March 2013.
What can happen
The rear derailleur's rear pivot pin can loosen or dislodge causing the rear derailleur to jam or interfere with the wheel, posing a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled SRAM RED derailleurs and return the bicycles to the place of purchase or any SRAM dealer for a free replacement, including installation. Consumers who bought the derailleurs as a stand-alone product can take them to the place of purchase for a free replacement or, for those who can make the equipment change themselves, contact SRAM for instructions on how to return the recalled product for the free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received reports of 43 incidents in the U.S. with one report of scrapes and bruises.
- Sold at
- Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide from September 2012 to November 2013 for approximately $380 as an aftermarket installation. They were also sold as original equipment on new high-end bicycles.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bicycle chain derailleurs?
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled SRAM RED derailleurs and return the bicycles to the place of purchase or any SRAM dealer for a free replacement, including installation. Consumers who bought the derailleurs as a stand-alone product can take them to the place of purchase for a free.
What is the hazard?
The rear derailleur's rear pivot pin can loosen or dislodge causing the rear derailleur to jam or interfere with the wheel, posing a fall hazard.
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.