CPSC, Shimano American Corp. Announce Brake Inner Cable recall
CPSC, Shimano American Corp. Announce Brake Inner Cable Recall
Why was CPSC, Shimano American Corp. Announce Brake Inner Cable recalled?
The bicycle brake cable can detach during braking, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should contact their local bicycle dealer immediately to arrange for a free inspection. Consumers with the recalled brake cables will have a replacement cable installed free of charge. Contact: Contact Shimano American Corp. at (800) 353-4719 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.shimano.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Shimano Road Racing Bicycle Brake Inner Cables
- Company
- Shimano American Corp., of Irvine, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 13,630
- Sold at
- Sporting goods and bicycle specialty stores nationwide from April 2003 through October 2004 for between $2 and $17.
- Recall date
- February 10, 2005
- Incidents / injuries
- Shimano has received one report of the brake inner cable detaching. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves aftermarket Shimano 1.6 mm X 1,700 mm brake inner cables for ATB and road racing bicycles. Dual ended brake cables packaged in quantities of ten have a part number of Y80098400/Z80098400. Individual packages have a part number of Y80098110/Z80098110. All single ended brake cables were packaged individually with part number Y80098300/Z80098300. Brake cables installed on mountain, BMX and flat handlebar bicycles are not affected by this recall.