The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·14127·Announced 2014-03-06

Tektro USA and TRP Recall Bicycle Mechanical Disc Brake Calipers

Tektro USA and TRP are recalling Spyre and Spyre SLC mechanical disc brake calipers because the actuator arm can over-rotate, causing brake failure and a crash hazard.

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 (brake failure leading to crash hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Tektro USA and TRP are recalling approximately 2,000 Spyre and Spyre SLC dual-piston mechanical disc brake calipers. The recall covers calipers sold as original and aftermarket equipment in 2013. The hazard exists because the brake cable actuator arm can over-rotate, dislocating parts and causing the brake calipers to fail. This lack of brakes results in a loss of control and a crash hazard, posing a risk of injury to the rider and others.

The recalled calipers were sold at retail bicycle shops nationwide and online at universalcycles.com, tektro-usa.com, and trpbrakes.com from April 2013 to December 2013. The Spyre calipers were sold for about $90 and the Spyre SLC calipers for about $110. The 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. Tektro USA/TRP has received one report of a brake caliper failing in this manner, but there have been no reports of injuries or property damage.

Consumers should immediately stop riding bikes equipped with the recalled brake calipers. They should return the calipers to the original place of purchase or to Tektro USA/TRP for a free replacement with an improved version. For more information, consumers can contact Tektro USA or TRP customer service toll free at (877) 807-4162 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit www.tektro-usa.com or www.trpbrakes.com.

The recalled product

Product
Spyre and Spyre SLC dual-piston mechanical disc brake calipers
Manufacturer
Tektro USA/TRP, of Ogden, Utah
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
2,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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