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CPSC, Shimano American Corp. Announce Brake Inner Cable Recall

Recalled February 10, 2005 · CPSC recall 05102 · Shimano American

Hazard

The bicycle brake cable can detach during braking, causing the rider to lose control and fall.

Remedy

Consumers should contact their local bicycle dealer immediately to arrange for a free inspection. Consumers with the recalled brake cables will have a replacement cable installed free of charge.

Units

About 13,630

Incidents / injuries

Shimano has received one report of the brake inner cable detaching. No injuries have been reported.

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.

What to do

Consumers should contact their local bicycle dealer immediately to arrange for a free inspection. Consumers with the recalled brake cables will have a replacement cable installed free of charge.

Contact

Contact Shimano American Corp. at (800) 353-4719 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.shimano.com

Product

Shimano Road Racing Bicycle Brake Inner Cables

Manufacturer(s)

Shimano American Corp., of Irvine, Calif.

Retailers

Sporting goods and bicycle specialty stores nationwide from April 2003 through October 2004 for between $2 and $17.

Made in

Japan

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