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Brake Cylinder Recalled By Magura USA for Brake Failure Hazard on Off-Road Motorcycles

Recalled July 18, 2007 · CPSC recall 07242 · Brake

Topside of 190 Radial Master CylinderUnderside of 190 Radial Master Cylinder
Hazard
The brake cylinder on the off-road motorcycle can crack and result in brake failure. This poses a risk of severe injury or death to the driver.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the off-road motorcycles with recalled brake cylinders and contact Magura USA to receive a replacement product.
Units
About 200
Incidents / injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves 190 Radial Brake Master Cylinders used on off-road motorcycles. The brake cylinders have an "A" or "B" code on the underside of the lever's pivot bolt. The Magura logo is printed on the cylinder. Brake cylinders without the "A" or "B" markings are not included in this recall.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the off-road motorcycles with recalled brake cylinders and contact Magura USA to receive a replacement product.

Contact

For additional information, contact Magura USA at (800) 448-3876 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.magurausa.com - consumers can also email the firm at [email protected] or write to Magura USA at 724 West Clem Street, Olney, Ill. 62450.

Product
190 Radial Brake Master Cylinders (used on off-road motorcyles)
Manufacturer(s)
Gustav Magenwirth GmbH, of Bad Urach, Germany
Distributed by
Magura USA, of Olney, Ill.
Retailers
Motorcycle dealers nationwide, mail-order catalogues and Web retailers from August 2005 through May 2007 for about $420.
Made in
Germany

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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