Eecycleworks Recalls Bicycle Brakes Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2012-08-28 · 12257
Hazards
The bridge of the brakes can crack, posing a fall hazard to riders.
Recall
Number
12257
Date
2012-08-28
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Bicycle brakes
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide and eecycleworks.com from September 2008 through March 2011 for between $570 and $590.
Distributor(s)
eecycleworks LLC of La Cañada, Calif.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
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.