Disc brake calipers
CPSC Recall #13-289 — September 19, 2013
Product
Disc brake calipers
Description
The calipers on the disc brakes can fail. The bike component is installed on various brands of road and cyclocross bicycles.
Hazard
The calipers on the disc brakes can fail, posing a collision hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported.
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.
Units Affected
About 6,600 in U.S. and 704 in Canada
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.
Manufactured In
China