CPSC, Shimano American Corp. Announce Brake Inner Cable Recall
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-02-10 · 05102
Hazards
The bicycle brake cable can detach during braking, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
Recall
Number
05102
Date
2005-02-10
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Shimano Road Racing Bicycle Brake Inner Cables
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Shimano American Corp., of Irvine, Calif.
Retailer(s)
Sporting goods and bicycle specialty stores nationwide from April 2003 through October 2004 for between $2 and $17.
Country of manufacture
Japan
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.