Eecycleworks Recalls Bicycle Brakes Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 12257 · announced August 28, 2012 · Eecycleworks Llc Of La CaÑada, Calif · 400 units affected
The product
This recall involves "eebrake" model aftermarket brakes sold between September, 2008 and March, 2011 for use on adult road racing bicycles. The recalled models have both a white "ee" logo on the front of the brakes and a five-digit serial number beginning with either "80xxx" or "09xxx" engraved on either the front or the back of the strut portion of the brake.
The hazard
The bridge of the brakes can crack, posing a fall hazard to riders.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop riding bicycles with the recalled brakes and contact eecycleworks or the retailer where they purchased the brakes for a free replacement bridge. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received two reports of brakes cracking, one of which resulted in scrapes and bruises.
Sold at: Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide and eecycleworks.com from September 2008 through March 2011 for between $570 and $590.
Consumer contact: For additional information, please contact eecycleworks at (818) 790-5569 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.eecycleworks.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.