CPSCGeneral Alert
Brake Cylinder Recalled By Magura USA for Brake Failure Hazard on Off-Road Motor...
Published: July 18, 2007Recall ID: 07242Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The brake cylinder on the off-road motorcycle can crack and result in brake failure. This poses a risk of severe injury or death to the driver.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves 190 Radial Brake Master Cylinders used on off-road motorcycles. The brake cylinders have an "A" or "B" code on the underside of the lever's pivot bolt. The Magura logo is printed on the cylinder. Brake cylinders without the "A" or "B" markings are not included in this recall.
Affected Products
190 Radial Brake Master Cylinders (used on off-road motorcyles)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Brake-Cylinder-Recalled-By-Magura-USA-for-Brake-Failure-Hazard-on-Off-Road-Motorcycles |
| Title | Brake Cylinder Recalled By Magura USA for Brake Failure Hazard on Off-Road Motorcycles |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/2b2435251c1a47da84072e776c075640.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Topside of 190 Radial Master Cylinder |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/882fbe85bc4349ed8bd61d6fd0858046.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Underside of 190 Radial Master Cylinder |
| Hazards › Name | The brake cylinder on the off-road motorcycle can crack and result in brake failure. This poses a risk of severe injury or death to the driver. |
| Injuries › Name | No incidents or injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | 190 Radial Brake Master Cylinders (used on off-road motorcyles) |
| Products › Type | Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2049 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 200 |
| Recall I D | 3667 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the off-road motorcycles with recalled brake cylinders and contact Magura USA to receive a replacement product. |
| Retailers › Name | Motorcycle dealers nationwide, mail-order catalogues and Web retailers from August 2005 through May 2007 for about $420. |
| Recall Date | 2007-07-18T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves 190 Radial Brake Master Cylinders used on off-road motorcycles. The brake cylinders have an "A" or "B" code on the underside of the lever's pivot bolt. The Magura logo is printed on the cylinder. Brake cylinders without the "A" or "B" markings are not included in this recall. |
| Distributors › Name | Magura USA, of Olney, Ill. |
| Recall Number | 07242 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Gustav Magenwirth GmbH, of Bad Urach, Germany |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Magura USA at (800) 448-3876 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.magurausa.com - consumers can also email the firm at techquestion@magurausa.com or write to Magura USA at 724 West Clem Street, Olney, Ill. 62450. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Germany |