Shimano American Recalls Disc Brake Calipers Due to Collision Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 13-289 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- September 19, 2013
- Brand
- Shimano American
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Disc brake calipers
- Hazard
- Collision Hazard
- Hazard type
- Crashes and loss of control
- Remedy
- Replace
- Units
- About 6,600 in U.S. and 704 in Canada
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- April 27, 2016
What was recalled
This 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. "Shimano," "China" and the model number are embossed on the outside of the brake caliper. Both models have either black or silver finishes.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Disc brake calipers · About 6,600 in U.S. and 704 in Canada units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from February 2012 through May 2013 for about $75 for the BR-CX75 model disc brake calipers and the BR-R515 model disc brake calipers price was included in the cost of the bicycles where installed.; Shimano American Corporation, of Irvine, Calif..
Consumer contact
Shimano American at (800) 353-4719 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.shimano.com and click on "2013: Updated Voluntary Recall by Shimano" link on the bottom right corner of the page for more information.
Recall history and context
Shimano American appears in 4 CPSC recalls on record. See all Shimano American recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Disc brake calipers (About 6,600 in U.S. and 704 in Canada units). This 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.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Collision Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles with recalled Shimano brakes and contact a Shimano authorized dealer to receive a free installation and replacement of the calipers.
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- Shimano American Corp. Recalls Quick-Release Device for Bicycles Posing Fall Hazard
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- CPSC, Shimano American Corp. Announce Brake Inner Cable Recall
February 10, 2005 · Shimano American · Lighting and electricalThis 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…
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 27, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.