Formula Brake USA Disc Brakes for Bicycles recall: Failure
Formula Brake USA Recalls Disc Brakes for Bicycles Due to Risk of Failure
Why was Formula Brake USA Disc Brakes for Bicycles recalled?
The brake's hand lever can separate, resulting in loss of braking. This can cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle, posing a risk of injury to riders.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled brakes and contact any Formula Brake dealer to receive a free repair. Contact: For additional information, contact Formula Brake toll-free at (866) 458-3130 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.formulabrakeusa.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
- Oro Disc Brakes used on bicycles
- Company
- Formula SRL, of Italy, Perigeum Development Inc., d.b.a. Formula Brake USA, of Petaluma, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 5,700
- Sold at
- Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from May 2005 through July 2007 for between $180 and $320.
- Recall date
- October 16, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- Formula Brake USA has received six reports of hand levers detaching. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Oro disk brakes typically installed on mountain bikes. The brake is operated by a hand lever, which is mounted to the handlebar. Included in the recall are the Oro K18, Oro K24, Oro Puro and Oro Bianco models with serial numbers less than 295237. The serial number can be located on the brake's body above the "Made in Italy" label.