CPSC Recall in 2017: SRAM Recalls Bicycle Brakes Due to Crash and Injury Hazards

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2017.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 18-002

Date: October 04, 2017

Product Name: Bicycle brakes

Recall Description:

This recall involves the Avid SD7 bicycle mechanical rim brake. There is a date code stamped on the back of the brake arm with the date format DDMMYY representing the day, month and year of manufacture. The brakes were sold separately by SRAM and were also installed as original equipment on ElliptiGO model 11R elliptical cycles.

Hazard Description:

A rivet in the brake assembly can loosen or disengage, resulting in brake failure, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 7,000

Incidents:

SRAM has received five reports of loose or detached rivets. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Specialty bike stores nationwide and online at www.jenson.com and www.REI.com from June 2014 to May 2017 for about $40, and installed as original equipment on ElliptiGO model 11R elliptical cycles from October 2014 to May 2017 for about $3,500.

Manufactured In:

Taiwan