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

SwissStop EXOTherm cycling disc brake pads

Date of Recall

2018-03-13

CPSC Release Number

18-121

Manufactured In

Taiwan

Units

About 750

Distributor

Helvetia Sports, of Peterborough, ON, Canada

Importer

 SwissStop of Mendrisio, Switzerland

Sold By

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

Problem/Hazard

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

Injuries/Incidents

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/.

Remedy

Refund

Consumer 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.

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