Magura USA Recalls Bicycle Hydraulic Disc Brakes Due to Collision Hazard

Active Recall Announced March 21, 2013 CPSC #13148

Quick answer

Magura USA Recalls Bicycle Hydraulic Disc Brakes Due to Collision Hazard is CPSC recall #13148, announced on March 21, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: Magura MT 6 and MT 8 hydraulic disc brakes are being recalled. The brakes consist of a brake lever and master cylinder that attach to the handlebars, a hose that runs between the master cylinder and the caliper which attaches to the rear wheel. The MT 6 brake system is black and silver. The MT 8 brake system is black and red. Both brake systems have the Magura logo and letters "MT" on the master cylinder, and the word "Magura" on the caliper. The word "Six" is on the brake lever of the MT 6 and the word "Eight" is on the brake lever of the MT 8. MT 6 and MT 8 brake systems with manufacture date codes between March 1, 2011 and May 31, 2012 are being recalled. A date code in format Y/MM/DD between 10301 and 20531 is located on the caliper. Additionally, all MT 6 and MT 8 brake systems without date codes are being recalled. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop riding bicycles equipped with the recalled brakes and contact magura usa for a free repair.. Affected brands: Magura Germany, Magura USA.

Hazard

Magura MT 6 and MT 8 hydraulic disc brakes are being recalled. The brakes consist of a brake lever and master cylinder that attach to the handlebars, a hose that runs between the master cylinder and the caliper which attaches to the rear wheel. The MT 6 brake system is black and silver. The MT 8 brake system is black and red. Both brake systems have the Magura logo and letters "MT" on the master cylinder, and the word "Magura" on the caliper. The word "Six" is on the brake lever of the MT 6 and the word "Eight" is on the brake lever of the MT 8. MT 6 and MT 8 brake systems with manufacture date codes between March 1, 2011 and May 31, 2012 are being recalled. A date code in format Y/MM/DD between 10301 and 20531 is located on the caliper. Additionally, all MT 6 and MT 8 brake systems without date codes are being recalled.

Affected products

Bicycle Hydraulic Disc Brakes

Recalled brands

Magura Germany, Magura USA

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop riding bicycles equipped with the recalled brakes and contact Magura USA for a free repair.

Recall date

March 21, 2013

Categories

Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #13148?

CPSC recall #13148 covers Magura USA Recalls Bicycle Hydraulic Disc Brakes Due to Collision Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on March 21, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: Magura MT 6 and MT 8 hydraulic disc brakes are being recalled. The brakes consist of a brake lever and master cylinder that attach to the handlebars, a hose that runs between the master cylinder and the caliper which attaches to the rear wheel. The MT 6 brake system is black and silver. The MT 8 brake system is black and red. Both brake systems have the Magura logo and letters "MT" on the master cylinder, and the word "Magura" on the caliper. The word "Six" is on the brake lever of the MT 6 and the word "Eight" is on the brake lever of the MT 8. MT 6 and MT 8 brake systems with manufacture date codes between March 1, 2011 and May 31, 2012 are being recalled. A date code in format Y/MM/DD between 10301 and 20531 is located on the caliper. Additionally, all MT 6 and MT 8 brake systems without date codes are being recalled.

What is the remedy for recall #13148?

The CPSC remedy for recall #13148 is consumers should immediately stop riding bicycles equipped with the recalled brakes and contact magura usa for a free repair.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

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Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Magura-USA-Recalls-Bicycle-Hydraulic-Disc-Brakes. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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