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1. SRAM Recalls Zipp Bicycle Wheel Hubs Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/SRAM-Recalls-Zipp-Bicycle-Wheel-Hubs/
2. SRAM Recalls Zipp Bicycle Quick Releases Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/SRAM-Recalls-Zipp-Bicycle-Quick-Releases/
3. GE Lighting Recalls High-Intensity LED Replacement Lamps Due to Impact Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/GE-Lighting-Recalls-High-Intensity-LED-Replacement-Lamps/
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1. Recall Date: March 16, 2016
Recall Number: 16-122
SRAM Recalls Zipp Bicycle Wheel Hubs Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/SRAM-Recalls-Zipp-Bicycle-Wheel-Hubs/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Zipp 88 aluminum front hubs
Hazard: The hub flanges on the front hubs can fail, posing a crash and injury hazard.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled front hubs and contact SRAM or local bicycle dealer for a free replacement hub.
Consumer Contact: SRAM at 800-346-2928 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET on Friday, or visit www.sram.com or www.zipp.com and click on “Recall Notice” for more information.
Recall Details
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/SRAM-Recalls-Zipp-Bicycle-Wheel-Hubs/
Units: About 54,000 (In addition, about 2,900 were sold in Canada)
Description: This recall includes SRAM’s Zipp bicycle wheel hubs. The model names of the affected hubs are ZIPP 88v6, 88v7 and 88v8. The Z logo is printed on the hub. The wheel hubs come in black, silver and falcon grey. The diameter of the clinch nut is approximately 1.46 inches. Some of the hubs were sold as part of wheel sets installed on new bicycles. SRAM will post a list of affected bicycle brands and models on its website at www.sram.com.
Incidents/Injuries: SRAM has received one report in the U.S. of hub flange failure that could have led to wheel collapse. No injuries have been reported in the U.S.
Sold at: Speciality bicycle stores nationwide from May 2010 through January 2015. The front hubs sold for about $215. Complete front wheels with the hubs sold for between $1,035 and $1,325. The front wheel was also sold as a wheel set with a rear wheel for between $2,300 and $2,950.
Distributor: SRAM LLC, of Chicago, Ill.
Manufacturers: Prodigy Group, of Mooresville, Ind. and Decoletaje Y Fujacion, of Spain.
Manufactured in: U.S. and Spain
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/57544r-eng.php
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2. Recall Date: March 16, 2015
Recall Number: 16-121
SRAM Recalls Zipp Bicycle Quick Releases Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/SRAM-Recalls-Zipp-Bicycle-Quick-Releases/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Zipp® bicycle quick releases
Hazard: The quick releases can fail to engage in the closed position, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider.
Remedy: Replace
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.
Consumer Contact: SRAM at 800-346-2928 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET on Fridays, or visit www.sram.com or www.zipp.com and click on Recall Notice for more information.
Recall Details
Photos available athttp://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/SRAM-Recalls-Zipp-Bicycle-Quick-Releases/
Units: About 6,400
Description: 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 wheels. 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.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three incident reports of the quick release failing. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: 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.
Distributor: SRAM LLC, of Chicago, Ill.
Manufacturer: Ful Chee Ent Co., Ltd., of Taichung City, Taiwan
Manufactured in: Taiwan
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3. Recall Date: March 16, 2016
Recall Number: 16-120
GE Lighting Recalls High-Intensity LED Replacement Lamps Due to Impact Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/GE-Lighting-Recalls-High-Intensity-LED-Lamps/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: High-intensity LED lamps
Hazard: The lamp can separate from its base and fall onto consumers below, posing an impact hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately contact GE Lighting for a free repair kit and installation guide.
Consumer Contact: GE Lighting at 800-338-4999 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, email lightingconcerns@ge.com, or online at www.gelighting.com and click on Product Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/GE-Lighting-Recalls-High-Intensity-LED-Lamps/
Units: About 35,000 (in addition, about 500 were sold in Mexico)
Description: This recall involves GE Lighting high intensity discharge (HID) LED lamps. The lamps are used in lighting fixtures for warehouses, schools and gymnasiums. The lamps are 5 1/2 inches in diameter by 11 1/2 inches long and weigh about 3 pounds. The lamps were sold in a blue and white carton with “ED37/EX39 base” on the front and “PC:21259” on the back above the bar code. Recalled lamps have the GE logo and the following information on the white plastic base of the lamp: LED165/M400/740, 165W, 4000K, 20000 Lumens, China and date code K213 or K245.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received four reports of the lamp separating from the lamp base. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Sold at: GE Lighting authorized dealers and electrical distributors nationwide, including Crescent Electric Supply Company, Graybar and W.W. Grainger Industrial Supply from September 2015 through December 2015 for between $250 and $300.
Importer: GE Lighting, of Cleveland, Ohio
Manufactured in: China
Note: Health Profeco's press release is available at http://www.profeco.gob.mx/Verificacion/alertas_nvo.asp
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