Tektro USA and TRP Recall Mechanical Disc Brake Calipers Due to Crash Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2014-03-06). Hazards: crash, injury. About 2,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14127 |
| Published | 2014-03-06 |
| Last updated | 2015-06-28 |
| Product category | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products | Spyre and Spyre SLC dual-piston mechanical disc brake calipers |
| Firm named in the title | Tektro USA and TRP |
| Firms | Tektro USA/TRP, of Ogden, Utah (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 2,000 |
| Hazard classes | crash, injury |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Retail bicycle shops nationwide and online at universalcycles.com, tektro-usa.com and trpbrakes.com from April 2013 to December 2013 for about $90 for the Spyre caliper and about $110 for the Spyre SLC caliper. |
Description
This recall includes Spyre and Spyre SLC dual-piston mechanical disc brake calipers sold as original and aftermarket equipment in 2013. Spyre calipers have a black anodized caliper body and a silver actuator arm with "Spyre" on it. Spyre SLC calipers have a polished aluminum caliper body and a black composite actuator arm with "Spyre SLC" on it. Recalled calipers have a fastening screw with a hollow six-pointed star-shaped head with no markings on it and a 3-millimeter pad adjust screw on the outward side. The recalled calipers were also sold as original equipment on bicycles manufactured or distributed by BTI, Diamond Back Bicycles, Giant Bicycles, Hans Johnson Co (HJC), Kona, Marin Bikes, Quality Bicycle Products, Raleigh America Inc. and Volagi Cycles. Both models were sold with 140-millimeter or 160-millimeter rotors.
Hazard
The brake cable actuator arm can over-rotate, dislocating parts, causing the brake calipers to fail. Lack of brakes results in loss of control and a crash hazard, posing a risk of injury to the rider and others
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop riding bikes equipped with the recalled brake calipers and return the calipers to the original place of purchase or Tektro USA/TRP for a free replacement with an improved version.
Incidents and injuries
Tektro USA/TRP has received one report of a brake caliper failing in this manner. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage.
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