CPSC Recall in 2019: SRAM Recalls Bicycle Gear Hubs Due to Crash and Injury Hazards

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2019.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 19-069

Date: February 21, 2019

Product Name: SRAM i-Motion 3 internal gear hubs (coaster brake version) for bicycles

Recall Description:

This recall involves SRAM® i-Motion 3 three-speed internal gear hubs with a coaster brake installed on bicycles with no redundant braking system. The recalled hubs were sold on the following Electra® model bicycles: Electra Cruiser Custom 3i, Electra Coaster 3i, Electra Hawaii 3i, Electra Hawaii 3i 24 and Electra Straight 8. The recalled hubs were also sold as aftermarket parts for other bicycles. The recalled hubs have “SRAM i-Motion 3” printed on the hub shell and a brake arm extending from the axle of the hub.

Hazard Description:

The brakes in the gear hubs can fail, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 7,000 (in addition, 700 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

SRAM has received five reports of brake failure, resulting in one minor injury to a rider.

Sold At:

Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide from April 2010 through December 2018 for between $400 and $800 for Electra bicycles equipped with the recalled hubs and for about $90 for the recalled aftermarket gear hubs  

Manufactured In:

Taiwan