 A SRAM PowerLock in action |
 This one wears code letter J |
Product affected: SRAM PowerLock Connector Link (for SRAM 10 Speed Chain)
SRAM has issued a recall notice covering PowerLock connector links for 10-speed chains bearing the production code letter M or N.
There is a small risk, of less than one percent, that the PowerLock connector link outer plate of links manufactured in early 2009 might fail. These may be identified by the letter codes listed above. Drive chain failure is a safety issue.
As a result SRAM is retrieving from the marketplace and replacing all affected SRAM 10 speed chain PowerLock connector links. A crack may develop in one of the side plates during installation or early in the working life of the link.
Important
This issue is safety-related
SRAM advises consumers to stop using this product immediately. Failure of the SRAM 10 speed chain PowerLock connector link, while in use, may result in loss of bicycle control and possible injury.
Consumers:
Please stop using your bike and go to your dealer to verify if your PowerLock is affected.
SRAM dealers
Please contact your SRAM distributor in your region for replacement PowerLock connector links and to arrange for the return shipment of affected PowerLock connector links.
SRAM distributor contact information is located at www.sram.com.
PowerLocks affected:
Date codes M and N (on PowerLock ONLY). The date code letter is stamped onto the end of each PowerLock connector link outer plate. To verify the date stamp, check BOTH PowerLock connector link outer plates!
Part numbers potentially affected:
85.2737.270.074 PowerLock Chain Connector 10-speed (4 pcs).
