Zipp® bicycle quick releases recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

March 16, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

SRAM Recalls Zipp Bicycle Quick Releases Due to Crash and Injury Hazards

Recall number

16121

Brand / firm

Ful Chee Ent Co., Ltd., of Taichung City, Taiwan

Sold / distributed

Specialty bicycle stores nationwide from March 2015 through December 2015 for about $47 for the stainless steel quick release and about $84 for the titanium quick release. Wheel sets equipped with the quick releases were sold for between $1,000 and $3,600.

Why it was recalled

The quick releases can fail to engage in the closed position, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider.

What was recalled

This recalls involves SRAM's Zipp stainless steel or titanium quick releases. They were sold as aftermarket components or as part of the 202 DB V2, 303 DB V2, 404 Firestrike V2, 202 Firecrest V3, 303 Firecrest V3, 404 Firecrest V3, 808 Firecrest V3 or 808 NSW wheel sets. The quick release has a curved, black lever. Zipp appears on the lever. Only quick releases without a marking at the center of the underside of the lever, below the Zipp logo are included on this recall.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using any bicycles equipped with the recalled quick releases and contact SRAM or their local bicycle dealer for a free replacement quick release.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.