Formula Brake USA Recalls Disc Brakes for Bicycles Due to Risk of Failure
Recall 08027 · Oct 16, 2007 · Formula Brake USA
5,700
units affected
5,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08027
- Date
- Oct 16, 2007
- Company
- Formula Brake USA
- Units affected
- 5,700
- Product
- Oro Disc Brakes used on bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
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 can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled brakes and contact any Formula Brake dealer to receive a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Formula Brake USA has received six reports of hand levers detaching. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from May 2005 through July 2007 for between $180 and $320.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled oro disc brakes used on bicycles?
Consumers should stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled brakes and contact any Formula Brake dealer to receive a free repair.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.