Tektro USA and TRP Recall Mechanical Disc Brake Calipers Due to Crash Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2014-03-06 · 14127
Hazards
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
Recall
Number
14127
Date
2014-03-06
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Spyre and Spyre SLC dual-piston mechanical disc brake calipers
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
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.
Importer(s)
Tektro USA/TRP, of Ogden, Utah
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
Description
This recall includes Spyre and Spyre SLC dual-piston mechanical disc brake calipers sold as original and aftermarket equipment in 2013. Spyre calipers have a black anodized caliper body and a silver actuator arm with "Spyre" on it. Spyre SLC calipers have a polished aluminum caliper body and a black composite actuator arm with "Spyre SLC" on it. Recalled calipers have a fastening screw with a hollow six-pointed star-shaped head with no markings on it and a 3-millimeter pad adjust screw on the outward side. The recalled calipers were also sold as original equipment on bicycles manufactured or distributed by BTI, Diamond Back Bicycles, Giant Bicycles, Hans Johnson Co (HJC), Kona, Marin Bikes, Quality Bicycle Products, Raleigh America Inc. and Volagi Cycles. Both models were sold with 140-millimeter or 160-millimeter rotors.