CPSC recall 09342
10-Speed SRAM Bicycle Chains with PowerLock connector links
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2014-05-23
On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of 10-Speed SRAM Bicycle Chains with PowerLock connector links by Sram, citing the recalled PowerLock connector links, used on bicycle chains, are brittle and can crack, allowing the chain to separate from the bicycle and posing a fall hazard to the rider.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09342 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2009-09-08 |
| Published | 2014-05-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Sram |
| Distribution | US |
Product
10-Speed SRAM Bicycle Chains with PowerLock connector links | 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.
Reason
The recalled PowerLock connector links, used on bicycle chains, are brittle and can crack, allowing the chain to separate from the bicycle and posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Bicycle-Chains-and-Chain-Connector-Links-Recalled-by-SRAM-Due-to-Fall-Hazard
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