SRAM Recalls Bicycle Gear Hubs Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8493.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8493.
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled gear hubs and contact SRAM for instructions on how to receive a partial refund.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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 or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8493.
SRAM at 800-346-2928 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET on Friday or online at www.sram.com or www.zipp.com and click on “Recall Notice” for more information.
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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 Recall FAQ
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 is the subject of a bicycles & wheeled sports recall: SRAM Recalls Bicycle Gear Hubs Due to Crash and Injury Hazards. The notice was published on February 21, 2019 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 7,000 units are potentially affected.