CPSC2012-03-06
Gore Recalls Ride-On Bicycle Brake Cables Due to Fall Hazard
W.L. Gore & Associates Inc., of Elkton, Md.
Hazard
When the brake cables are installed on Campagnolo® style brake levers, they can detach, causing the brakes to fail and posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using their bicycles with these recalled brake cables if they are installed on a Campagnolo-style brake lever and contact Gore for a free replacement cable kit. Gore will reimburse consumers for the repair cost.
Sold at
Bicycle specialty shops, sporting goods retailers and Amazon.com and other online retailers nationwide from January 2008 through January 2012 for between $40 and $65.
Affected count
About 9,700 in the United States and about 200 in Canada
Injuries reported
The company is aware of one report of a brake cable detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Bicycle Brake Cables for Road Bikes
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Gore toll-free at (888) 914-4673 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.rideoncables.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Gore-Recalls-Ride-On-Bicycle-Brake-Cables-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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