CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Shimano American Corp. Announce Brake Inner Cable Recall
Published: February 10, 2005Recall ID: 05102Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The bicycle brake cable can detach during braking, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
Product Description & Identification
This 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 have a part number of Y80098400/Z80098400. Individual packages have a part number of Y80098110/Z80098110. All single ended brake cables were packaged individually with part number Y80098300/Z80098300. Brake cables installed on mountain, BMX and flat handlebar bicycles are not affected by this recall.
Affected Products
Shimano Road Racing Bicycle Brake Inner Cables
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Shimano-American-Corp-Announce-Brake-Inner-Cable-Recall- |
| Title | CPSC, Shimano American Corp. Announce Brake Inner Cable Recall |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/b7abc6247d634c869391cdced693125d.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Brake Inner Cable |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/fafe01a0a64247fd814686f4678a02a8.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Brake Inner Cable |
| Hazards › Name | The bicycle brake cable can detach during braking, causing the rider to lose control and fall. |
| Injuries › Name | Shimano has received one report of the brake inner cable detaching. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Shimano Road Racing Bicycle Brake Inner Cables |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 13,630 |
| Recall I D | 2868 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should contact their local bicycle dealer immediately to arrange for a free inspection. Consumers with the recalled brake cables will have a replacement cable installed free of charge. |
| Retailers › Name | Sporting goods and bicycle specialty stores nationwide from April 2003 through October 2004 for between $2 and $17. |
| Recall Date | 2005-02-10T00:00:00 |
| Description | This 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 have a part number of Y80098400/Z80098400. Individual packages have a part number of Y80098110/Z80098110. All single ended brake cables were packaged individually with part number Y80098300/Z80098300. Brake cables installed on mountain, BMX and flat handlebar bicycles are not affected by this recall. |
| Recall Number | 05102 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Shimano American Corp., of Irvine, Calif. |
| Consumer Contact | Contact Shimano American Corp. at (800) 353-4719 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.shimano.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-09-13T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Japan |