Shimano American Recalls Disc Brake Calipers Due to Collision Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-09-19). About 6,600 units in the US and 704 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13289 |
| Published | 2013-09-19 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-27 |
| Product category | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products | Disc brake calipers |
| Firm named in the title | Shimano American |
| Firms | Shimano American Corporation, of Irvine, Calif. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 6,600 |
| Units (Canada) | 704 |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from February 2012 through May 2013 for about $75 for the BR-CX75 model disc brake calipers and the BR-R515 model disc brake calipers price was included in the cost of the bicycles where installed. |
Description
This recall includes all Shimano BR-CX75 aftermarket disc brake calipers and BR-R515 disc brake calipers installed on road and cyclocross bicycles sold by other manufacturers including BMC, Giant, Ibis, Raleigh, Shinola, Specialized and Volagi. "Shimano," "China" and the model number are embossed on the outside of the brake caliper. Both models have either black or silver finishes.
Hazard
The calipers on the disc brakes can fail, posing a collision hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles with recalled Shimano brakes and contact a Shimano authorized dealer to receive a free installation and replacement of the calipers.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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