Magura USA Recalls Bicycle Hydraulic Disc Brakes Due to Collision Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-03-21). About 2,800 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13148 |
| Published | 2013-03-21 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-22 |
| Product category | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products | Bicycle Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Firm named in the title | Magura USA |
| Firms | Magura Germany (manufacturer); Magura USA, of Olney, Ill. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Germany |
| Units (US) | 2,800 |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Bicycle retailers and distributors in the U.S. between January 2011 and March 2013 for between $269 to $379. |
Description
Magura MT 6 and MT 8 hydraulic disc brakes are being recalled. The brakes consist of a brake lever and master cylinder that attach to the handlebars, a hose that runs between the master cylinder and the caliper which attaches to the rear wheel. The MT 6 brake system is black and silver. The MT 8 brake system is black and red. Both brake systems have the Magura logo and letters "MT" on the master cylinder, and the word "Magura" on the caliper. The word "Six" is on the brake lever of the MT 6 and the word "Eight" is on the brake lever of the MT 8. MT 6 and MT 8 brake systems with manufacture date codes between March 1, 2011 and May 31, 2012 are being recalled. A date code in format Y/MM/DD between 10301 and 20531 is located on the caliper. Additionally, all MT 6 and MT 8 brake systems without date codes are being recalled.
Hazard
The brakes can fail in low temperatures, posing a collision hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop riding bicycles equipped with the recalled brakes and contact Magura USA for a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
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