CPSCRecalled Sep 19, 2013 · #13289
Shimano American Recalls Disc Brake Calipers Due to Collision Hazard
Hazard
The calipers on the disc brakes can fail, posing a collision hazard.
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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.
Product details
- Product
- Disc brake calipers
- Type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Manufacturer
- Shimano American Corporation, of Irvine, Calif.
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- 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.
- Made in
- China
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles with recalled Shimano brakes and contact a Shimano authorized dealer to receive a free installation and replacement of the calipers.