Formula Brake USA Recalls Disc Brakes for Bicycles Due to Risk of Failure
USFormula Brake USA Recalls Disc Brakes for Bicycles Due to Risk of Failure
Recalling Firm: Formula SRL, of Italy
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The brake's hand lever can separate, resulting in loss of braking. This can cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle, posing a risk of injury to riders.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Oro disk brakes typically installed on mountain bikes. The brake is operated by a hand lever, which is mounted to the handlebar. Included in the recall are the Oro K18, Oro K24, Oro Puro and Oro Bianco models with serial numbers less than 295237. The serial number can be located on the brake's body above the "Made in Italy" label.
Affected Products
Oro Disc Brakes used on bicycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Formula-Brake-USA-Recalls-Disc-Brakes-for-Bicycles-Due-to-Risk-of-Failure |
| Title | Formula Brake USA Recalls Disc Brakes for Bicycles Due to Risk of Failure |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/bc86ec0cf0684239b647540bfd679a6a.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Oro bicycle brake hand lever |
| Hazards › Name | The brake's hand lever can separate, resulting in loss of braking. This can cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle, posing a risk of injury to riders. |
| Injuries › Name | Formula Brake USA has received six reports of hand levers detaching. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Oro Disc Brakes used on bicycles |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 5,700 |
| Recall I D | 4044 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled brakes and contact any Formula Brake dealer to receive a free repair. |
| Importers › Name | Perigeum Development Inc., d.b.a. Formula Brake USA, of Petaluma, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from May 2005 through July 2007 for between $180 and $320. |
| Recall Date | 2007-10-16T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Oro disk brakes typically installed on mountain bikes. The brake is operated by a hand lever, which is mounted to the handlebar. Included in the recall are the Oro K18, Oro K24, Oro Puro and Oro Bianco models with serial numbers less than 295237. The serial number can be located on the brake's body above the "Made in Italy" label. |
| Recall Number | 08027 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Formula SRL, of Italy |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Formula Brake toll-free at (866) 458-3130 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.formulabrakeusa.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Italy |
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