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Helvetia Sports Recalls SwissStop Bicycle Disc Brake Pads Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled March 13, 2018 · CPSC recall 18121 · Helvetia Sports

Hazard

The brake pads can separate from the backplate, posing a fall hazard to the user.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 750

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received two reports of the brake pads separating from the backplate. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves SwissStop EXOTherm cycling disc brake pads sold separately as aftermarket spare parts. Only disc pads with models listed below are included in the recall: SwissStop EXOTherm Disc 25 SwissStop EXOTherm Disc 30 SwissStop EXOTherm Disc 26 SwissStop EXOTherm Disc 31 SwissStop EXOTherm Disc 27 SwissStop EXOTherm Disc 32 SwissStop EXOTherm Disc 28 SwissStop EXOTherm Disc 34 The model numbers are listed on the product's original packaging. The recalled disc brake pads were sold for certain bicycle brake systems. A full list of these brake systems can be viewed on the firm's site at: http://www.swissstop.ch/brakepads/discbrakes/.

What to do

Consumers should return the recalled brake pads to the store where purchased for full refund.

Contact

Helvetia Sports toll-free at 866-358-5218 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.helvetiasports.com for more information.

Product

SwissStop EXOTherm cycling disc brake pads

Imported by

SwissStop of Mendrisio, Switzerland

Distributed by

Helvetia Sports, of Peterborough, ON, Canada

Retailers

Various cycling shops nationwide from October 2015 through June 2017 for between $40 and $50.

Made in

Taiwan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →