Tektro USA and TRP Recall Mechanical Disc Brake Calipers Due to Crash Hazard
Recall 14127 · Mar 6, 2014 · Tektro USA and TRP
2,000
units affected
2,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14127
- Date
- Mar 6, 2014
- Company
- Tektro USA and TRP
- Units affected
- 2,000
- Product
- Spyre and Spyre SLC dual-piston mechanical disc brake calipers
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall includes Spyre and Spyre SLC dual-piston mechanical disc brake calipers sold as original and aftermarket equipment in 2013. Spyre calipers have a black anodized caliper body and a silver actuator arm with "Spyre" on it. Spyre SLC calipers have a polished aluminum caliper body and a black composite actuator arm with "Spyre SLC" on it. Recalled calipers have a fastening screw with a hollow six-pointed star-shaped head with no markings on it and a 3-millimeter pad adjust screw on the outward side. The recalled calipers were also sold as original equipment on bicycles manufactured or distributed by BTI, Diamond Back Bicycles, Giant Bicycles, Hans Johnson Co (HJC), Kona, Marin Bikes, Quality Bicycle Products, Raleigh America Inc. and Volagi Cycles. Both models were sold with 140-millimeter or 160-millimeter rotors.
What can happen
The brake cable actuator arm can over-rotate, dislocating parts, causing the brake calipers to fail. Lack of brakes results in loss of control and a crash hazard, posing a risk of injury to the rider and others
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop riding bikes equipped with the recalled brake calipers and return the calipers to the original place of purchase or Tektro USA/TRP for a free replacement with an improved version.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Tektro USA/TRP has received one report of a brake caliper failing in this manner. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage.
- Sold at
- Retail bicycle shops nationwide and online at universalcycles.com, tektro-usa.com and trpbrakes.com from April 2013 to December 2013 for about $90 for the Spyre caliper and about $110 for the Spyre SLC caliper.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled spyre and spyre slc dual-piston mechanical disc brake calipers?
Consumers should immediately stop riding bikes equipped with the recalled brake calipers and return the calipers to the original place of purchase or Tektro USA/TRP for a free replacement with an improved version.
What is the hazard?
The brake cable actuator arm can over-rotate, dislocating parts, causing the brake calipers to fail. Lack of brakes results in loss of control and a crash hazard, posing a risk of injury to the rider and others
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.