Chicago-based SRAM is recalling 24,000 10-speed bicycle chains with PowerLock connector links because the connector links are brittle and can crack, causing a fall hazard.
SRAM and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission recommend that cyclists not ride bikes with these chains until the PowerLock connector links can be checked out at a local bike shop. SRAM is providing free replacements.
The SRAM chains were sold at specialty bicycle retailers nationwide from January through August this year. The PowerLock links were sold for $5 separately, or as part of 10-speed chains for between $35 to $85.
The chains also were installed on some Guru, Surly, Salsa, BMC, Serotta, Seven, and Ridley brand bikes.
Here's how to identify if your chain might have the problematic connector link, according to the CPSC:
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.
More information in a SRAM bulletin. Also, call SRAM at 800-346-2928 between 9 and 5 Central Time, Monday through Friday.
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