Safety regulator, Shimano American Corp. Announce Brake Inner Cable Recall
Recall 05102 · Feb 10, 2005 · Shimano American Corp.
13,630
units affected
13,630
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05102
- Date
- Feb 10, 2005
- Company
- Shimano American Corp.
- Units affected
- 13,630
- Product
- Shimano Road Racing Bicycle Brake Inner Cables
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
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 can happen
The bicycle brake cable can detach during braking, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Shimano has received one report of the brake inner cable detaching. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Sporting goods and bicycle specialty stores nationwide from April 2003 through October 2004 for between $2 and $17.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled shimano road racing bicycle brake inner cables?
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.
What is the hazard?
The bicycle brake cable can detach during braking, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
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.