Helvetia Sports Recalls SwissStop Bicycle Disc Brake Pads Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2018-03-13 · 18121
Hazards
The brake pads can separate from the backplate, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Recall
Number
18121
Date
2018-03-13
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
SwissStop EXOTherm cycling disc brake pads
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
Various cycling shops nationwide from October 2015 through June 2017 for between $40 and $50.
Importer(s)
SwissStop of Mendrisio, Switzerland
Distributor(s)
Helvetia Sports, of Peterborough, ON, Canada
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
Description
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/.