CPSC2013-09-19
Shimano American Recalls Disc Brake Calipers Due to Collision Hazard
Shimano American Corporation, of Irvine, Calif.
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.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 6,600 in U.S. and 704 in Canada
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Disc brake calipers
Consumer contact
Shimano American at (800) 353-4719 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.shimano.com and click on "2013: Updated Voluntary Recall by Shimano" link on the bottom right corner of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Shimano-American-Recalls-Disc-Brake-CalipersDon't want to check this manually?
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