Helvetia Sports Recalls SwissStop Bicycle Disc Brake Pads Due to Fall Hazard
Recalled 2018-03-13. Crash hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 750Units
2018-03-13Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- 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/.
- The hazard
- The brake pads can separate from the backplate, posing a fall hazard to the user.
- Injuries
- The firm has received two reports of the brake pads separating from the backplate. No injuries have been reported.
- The remedy
- Consumers should return the recalled brake pads to the store where purchased for full refund.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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