i-Motion 3 Gear Hubs (SRAM) – crash risk (2019)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
SRAM i-Motion 3 internal gear hubs (coaster brake version) for bicycles
Brand
Heng Ying Machinery Co., Ltd. of Taoyuan City, Taiwan
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Heng Ying Machinery Co., Ltd. of Taoyuan City, Taiwan is recalling SRAM i-Motion 3 internal gear hubs (coaster brake version) for bicycles. The hazard is: The brakes in the gear hubs can fail, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider.. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
This recall involves SRAM® i-Motion 3 three-speed internal gear hubs with a coaster brake installed on bicycles with no redundant braking system. The recalled hubs were sold on the following Electra® model bicycles: Electra Cruiser Custom 3i, Electra Coaster 3i, Electra Hawaii 3i, Electra Hawaii 3i 24 and Electra Straight 8. The recalled hubs were also sold as aftermarket parts for other bicycles. The recalled hubs have "SRAM i-Motion 3" printed on the hub shell and a brake arm extending from the axle of the hub.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The brakes in the gear hubs can fail, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled gear hubs and contact SRAM for instructions on how to receive a partial refund.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 9, 2026