The hub flange ring can fail
of ConsumerAffairs
About 12,000 Zipp 88 aluminum hubs for bicycle wheels are being recalled. The hub flange ring on the front hub can fail posing a crash and injury hazard.
The aluminum hub shell is silver. The outside flange ring is gray aluminum in the standard option and blue, gold, gray, pink or red in the ZedTech options. The diameter of the two clinch nuts is approximately 1 inch. The first version of the 88 hub is the only one affected by the recall. The first version has the Z logo on the flange ring. The other versions – not affected by this recall – do not have the Z logo on the flange ring. The hubs were sold in five bike brands and sold separately.
Brand | Models |
Specialized | 2010 TARMAC SWorks Super Light |
| 2010 SWorks Transition |
| 2011 SWorks Tarmac SL3 Limited |
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Giant | 2009 TCR Advance SL 0 |
| 2009 Trinity Advance SL 0 |
| 2010 TCR Advance SL 0 |
| 2010 Trinity Advance SL 0 |
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Felt | 2009 AR Team Issue |
| 2009 DA |
| 2009 B2 Pro |
| 2010 DA |
| 2010 DA Di2 |
| 2010 B2 Pro |
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Orbea | 2010 Orca RED |
| 2010 Orca Di2 |
| 2011 Orca GRD |
| 2011 Ordu GDi2 |
| 2011 Ordu GLT |
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Cannondale | 2010 Super Six Hi Mod Di2 |
| 2010 Slice Hi Mod Ultimate |
The company reports two incidents of collapsed front wheels. Both resulted in stitches, bruises and lacerations, plus a concussion in one case.
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled Zipp 88 front hub and contact SRAM 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.comand click on Recall Notice for more information.