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Shimano American Recalls Disc Brake Calipers Due to Collision Hazard is CPSC recall #13289, announced on September 19, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Shimano American Corporation.
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.
Affected products
Disc brake calipers
Recalled brands
Shimano American Corporation
Remedy
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.
Recall date
September 19, 2013
CPSC recall #13289 covers Shimano American Recalls Disc Brake Calipers Due to Collision Hazard , announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on September 19, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.
The CPSC remedy for recall #13289 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Shimano-American-Recalls-Disc-Brake-Calipers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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