Full details of the recall follow:

In the course of our ongoing product-evaluation work, we have discovered that some Kettwiesel and Lepus models have unfortunately been sold with drive bolts that, under certain circumstances, could post a safety risk associated with material failure. In extreme situations, these bolts can fail.

This potential risk applies to Kettwiesel models from the following period:
January 2010 – December 2011

As well as Lepus models from the following period:
February 2010 – December 2011

For safety reasons, the above specified products must be taken out of use until the respective bolts have been replaced. Trikes that were sold before or after the specified periods are not affected by this recall.

It is important to us that all trikes from HASE BIKES maintain their reliability throughout their service life. If you purchased your KETTWIESEL or LEPUS in the specified time periods, it is imperative that you stop using your trike immediately and take it to your dealer as soon as possible to have the drive bolts replaced. If you are uncertain as to whether your trike is one of the models affected by this recall, please contact your dealer for assistance.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this recall may cause and promise that, in the future, we will remain committed to ensuring your safety. And of course we hope that you will enjoy many more fun-filled years with your trike from HASE BIKES.

The bolts shown in read must be replaced. Fig. above with differential, below without.

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According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the anchor for the chinstrap can fail, which would result in the helmet not being properly anchored.

If you have a UVEX model XB017, XB022, XB025, XB027, XB032, XB036 or XB038, please contact UVEX at 844.767.0656 or visit the UVEX web site (click on “Recall”) to arrange for a replacement or refund.

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THIS ISSUE IS SAFETY RELATED. SRAM will be advising consumers to stop using this product immediately. In the near future, we will be asking you to help us inform consumers about the recall by posting a Safety Recall Poster in your store, which we will provide you after coordination with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Failure of the SRAM 10 speed chain PowerLock connector link, while in use, may result in loss of bicycle control and possible injury.

IMPORTANT
– SRAM 8 speed chains and PowerLinks are NOT affected.
– SRAM 9 speed chains and PowerLinks are NOT affected.
– SRAM 10 speed chains are NOT affected.
– ONLY 10 speed PowerLock connector links are affected.

ISSUE
PowerLock connector plate may develop a crack.
Crack may develop during installation and/or early use.
Potential occurrence rate – 2.5 connector plates out of 1000

CONSUMERS
SRAM is working with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to develop the materials to be used to notify consumers about this recall. We will advise you when this recall is going to be announced publicly to consumers. In that public announcement, we will be asking consumers owning one of these products to stop riding immediately and return their chains to any SRAM dealer for verification of the product date stamp and to obtain a free replacement PowerLock.

SRAM DEALER ACTION
SRAM dealers inside the United States – contact SRAM USA (1-800-346-2928) to obtain a return authorization number and replacement Power Lock connector links.

SRAM dealers outside of the United States – contact a SRAM distributor in your region for replacement PowerLock connector links, and to arrange for the return shipment of affected PowerLock connector links.

PRODUCT AFFECTED
SRAM PowerLock Connector Link (for SRAM 10 Speed Chain)

POWERLOCKS AFFECTED (PRODUCTION RANGE) – DATE CODE
Date codes M and N (on PowerLock ONLY). Date code letter is stamped onto end of each PowerLock connector link outer plate. To verify date stamp, check BOTH PowerLock connector link outer plates! See Fig. A.

CHAIN MODELS/PART NUMBERS – POTENTIALLY AFFECTED – AFTERMARKET:
85.2737.270.074 PowerLock Chain Connector 10-speed (4 pcs)
91.2712.114.005 Chain PC 1090R HollowPin 114 links PowerLock 10-speed
90.2712.114.005 Chain PC 1090 HollowPin 114 links PowerLock 10-speed
89.2711.114.005 Chain PC 1070 HollowPin 114 links PowerLock 10-speed
93.2712.114.005 Chain PC 1050 114 links PowerLock 10-speed
92.2711.114.005 Chain PC 1030 114 links PowerLock 10-speed

SRAM DEALER CUSTOMERS – PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION PROCEDURES:
PowerLock connector links date-stamped with letters M and N must be removed and replaced with new PowerLock connector links date-stamped with letters other than M and N. All PowerLock connector links date-stamped with letters M and N must be returned to SRAM. Please make arrangements with your SRAM Sales or Customer Service representative.

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WARNING: Schwalbe ULTREMO R tyres that exhibit bulging should be removed from use immediately. Free of charge replacements will be supplied.

Regrettably some ULTREMO R racing cycle tyres have been supplied into the market that may suffer failure during use due to a mistake in the manufacturing process, as the effected tyres’ carcass layer have not been sufficiently rubberised. In the few tyres concerned, after only a short time in use, the fault becomes clearly visible shown by a bulge due to the carcass layers becoming disconnected.

More information on this issue can be found at the Schwalbe site.

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