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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2005-02-10

CPSC, Shimano American Corp. Announce Brake Inner Cable Recall

Is my product affected?

Shimano Road Racing Bicycle Brake Inner Cables

  • Brand Shimano American Corp., of Irvine, Calif.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Shimano American Corp. is recalling certain aftermarket brake inner cables for bicycles because the cables can detach during braking, which could cause the rider to lose control and fall. The recall affects 1.6 mm X 1,700 mm brake inner cables sold for ATB and road racing bicycles. Dual-ended cables packaged in quantities of ten have part numbers Y80098400 or Z80098400, individual dual-ended packages have part numbers Y80098110 or Z80098110, and single-ended cables have part numbers Y80098300 or Z80098300. Brake cables installed on mountain, BMX, and flat handlebar bicycles are not affected.

Consumers who have the recalled brake cables should contact their local bicycle dealer immediately to arrange for a free inspection. Those with recalled cables will receive a replacement cable installed at no charge.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The bicycle brake cable can detach during braking, causing the rider to lose control and fall.

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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