The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08027·Announced 2007-10-16

Formula Oro Bicycle Disc Brakes Recalled for Hand Lever Failure Risk

Formula Brake USA is recalling Oro disc brakes for bicycles because the hand lever can separate, causing loss of braking and potential injury.

What this means for you

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 lever can separate, causing loss of control, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Formula Brake USA is recalling approximately 5,700 Oro disc brakes used on bicycles. The recall involves Oro K18, Oro K24, Oro Puro, and Oro Bianco models with serial numbers less than 295237. These brakes are typically installed on mountain bikes and were manufactured by Formula SRL of Italy.

The hazard is that the brake's hand lever can separate from the brake body. This separation results in a loss of braking capability, which can cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle and pose a risk of injury. Formula Brake USA has received six reports of hand levers detaching, but no injuries have been reported.

The recalled brakes were sold at bicycle specialty stores nationwide from May 2005 through July 2007 for between $180 and $320. Consumers should stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled brakes and contact any Formula Brake dealer to receive a free repair. For additional information, consumers can contact Formula Brake toll-free at (866) 458-3130 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.formulabrakeusa.com.

The recalled product

Product
Oro Disc Brakes used on bicycles
Manufacturer
Formula SRL, of Italy
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle Parts
Hazard
Affected units
5,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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