Bicycle Chains and Chain Connector Links Recalled by SRAM Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5491.
The recall involves SRAM PowerLock connector links, which are sold individually, on 10-speed bicycle chains and as original equipment on some bicycles. The recalled PowerLock connector links are identified by a date code of M or N, which is located on the side of the PowerLock connector link. 10-speed SRAM chains that were equipped with recalled PowerLock connector links include the following chain model numbers: PC-1030, PC-1050, PC-1070, PC-1090 and PC-1090R. The recalled chains were also installed on some Guru, Surly, Salsa, BMC, Serotta, Seven, and Ridley brand complete bicycles. The individual PowerLock connectors and bike chains with these connectors were sold from January 2009 through August 2009; bicycles with affected chains were sold from April 2009 through August 2009.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5491.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled PowerLock connectors, chains and bicycles with these connectors and contact their SRAM retailer for a free replacement PowerLock connector link.
✅ 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 Retailer Stores Nationwide From January 2009 Through August 2009. Powerlock Connector Links Were Sold Separately For About $5 Or As Part Of 10-speed Chains For Between $35 And $85. 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-5491.
For additional information, contact SRAM at (800) 346-2928 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday CT or visit the firm's Web site at www.sram.com
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Specialty Bicycle Retailer Stores Nationwide From January 2009 Through August 2009. Powerlock Connector Links Were Sold Separately For About $5 Or As Part Of 10-speed Chains For Between $35 And $85. Recall FAQ
Specialty Bicycle Retailer Stores Nationwide From January 2009 Through August 2009. Powerlock Connector Links Were Sold Separately For About $5 Or As Part Of 10-speed Chains For Between $35 And $85. is the subject of a bicycles & wheeled sports recall: Bicycle Chains and Chain Connector Links Recalled by SRAM Due to Fall Hazard. The notice was published on September 8, 2009 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 24,000 units are potentially affected.