The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·13289·Announced 2013-09-19

Shimano Recalls Disc Brake Calipers Due to Collision Hazard

Shimano American is recalling approximately 6,600 disc brake calipers in the U.S. because they can fail, posing a collision hazard. No injuries have been reported.

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 (collision hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Shimano American Corporation is recalling approximately 6,600 disc brake calipers in the United States and 704 in Canada. The recall includes all Shimano BR-CX75 aftermarket disc brake calipers and BR-R515 disc brake calipers installed on road and cyclocross bicycles sold by other manufacturers, including BMC, Giant, Ibis, Raleigh, Shinola, Specialized, and Volagi. The calipers are embossed with "Shimano," "China," and the model number, and are available in black or silver finishes.

The recalled calipers can fail, which poses a collision hazard. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. The products were sold at bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from February 2012 through May 2013. The BR-CX75 model was sold for about $75, while the BR-R515 model was included in the cost of the bicycles where installed.

Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled Shimano brakes. They should contact a Shimano authorized dealer to receive a free installation and replacement of the calipers. For more information, consumers can contact Shimano American at (800) 353-4719 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.shimano.com and click on the "2013: Updated Voluntary Recall by Shimano" link.

The recalled product

Product
Disc brake calipers
Manufacturer
Shimano American Corporation, of Irvine, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
6,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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