Shimano American Recalls Disc Brake Calipers Due to Collision Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2013-09-19 · 13289
Hazards
The calipers on the disc brakes can fail, posing a collision hazard.
Recall
Number
13289
Date
2013-09-19
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Disc brake calipers
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Shimano American Corporation, of Irvine, Calif.
Retailer(s)
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.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall includes all Shimano BR-CX75 aftermarket disc brake calipers and BR-R515 disc brake calipers installed on road and cyclocross bicycles sold by other manufacturers including BMC, Giant, Ibis, Raleigh, Shinola, Specialized and Volagi. "Shimano," "China" and the model number are embossed on the outside of the brake caliper. Both models have either black or silver finishes.