Spyre and Spyre SLC dual-piston mechanical disc brake calipers
CPSC Recall #14-127 — March 6, 2014
Product
Spyre and Spyre SLC dual-piston mechanical disc brake calipers
Description
The Spyre and Spyre SLC calipers were sold as original and aftermarket equipment on bicycles.
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
Incidents / 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.
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.
Units Affected
About 2,000
Sold At
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.
Manufactured In
Taiwan