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Formula Brake USA Recalls Disc Brakes for Bicycles Due to Risk of Failure

Recalled October 16, 2007 · CPSC recall 08027 · Formula Brake

Hazard

The brake's hand lever can separate, resulting in loss of braking. This can cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle, posing a risk of injury to riders.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled brakes and contact any Formula Brake dealer to receive a free repair.

Units

About 5,700

Incidents / injuries

Formula Brake USA has received six reports of hand levers detaching. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves Oro disk brakes typically installed on mountain bikes. The brake is operated by a hand lever, which is mounted to the handlebar. Included in the recall are the Oro K18, Oro K24, Oro Puro and Oro Bianco models with serial numbers less than 295237. The serial number can be located on the brake's body above the "Made in Italy" label.

What to do

Consumers should stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled brakes and contact any Formula Brake dealer to receive a free repair.

Contact

For additional information, contact Formula Brake toll-free at (866) 458-3130 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.formulabrakeusa.com

Product

Oro Disc Brakes used on bicycles

Manufacturer(s)

Formula SRL, of Italy

Imported by

Perigeum Development Inc., d.b.a. Formula Brake USA, of Petaluma, Calif.

Retailers

Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from May 2005 through July 2007 for between $180 and $320.

Made in

Italy

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