The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·05102·Announced 2005-02-10

Shimano Recalls Road Racing Bicycle Brake Inner Cables Due to Detachment Risk

Shimano American Corp. is recalling approximately 13,630 road racing bicycle brake inner cables because they may detach during braking, causing the rider to lose control and fall.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the brake cable can detach, causing loss of control and a fall, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Shimano American Corp. is recalling approximately 13,630 Shimano Road Racing Bicycle Brake Inner Cables. The recall involves aftermarket 1.6 mm x 1,700 mm brake inner cables for ATB and road racing bicycles. Specific part numbers for the affected cables include Y80098400/Z80098400 for dual-ended cables packaged in tens, Y80098110/Z80098110 for individual packages, and Y80098300/Z80098300 for single-ended cables. Brake cables installed on mountain, BMX, and flat handlebar bicycles are not affected.

The hazard is that the bicycle brake cable can detach during braking, which may cause the rider to lose control and fall. Shimano has received one report of the brake inner cable detaching, but no injuries have been reported.

The affected cables were sold at sporting goods and bicycle specialty stores nationwide from April 2003 through October 2004 for between $2 and $17. 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. Consumers can also contact Shimano American Corp. at (800) 353-4719 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.shimano.com.

The recalled product

Product
Shimano Road Racing Bicycle Brake Inner Cables
Manufacturer
Shimano American Corp., of Irvine, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle Parts
Hazard
Affected units
13,630

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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