FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 10, 2005
Release # 05-102
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 353-4719
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, Shimano American Corp. Announce Brake Inner Cable Recall
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm
below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless
otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Shimano Road Racing Bicycle Brake Inner Cables
Units: About 13,630
Manufacturer: Shimano American Corp., of Irvine, Calif.
Hazard: The bicycle brake cable can detach during braking, causing the
rider to lose control and fall.
Incidents/Injuries: Shimano has received one report of the brake inner
cable detaching. No injuries have been reported.
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.
Sold at: Sporting goods and bicycle specialty stores nationwide from
April 2003 through October 2004 for between $2 and $17.
Manufactured in: Japan.
Remedy: 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.
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
View this recall online at
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05102.html
February 10, 2005
Release # 05-102
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 353-4719
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, Shimano American Corp. Announce Brake Inner Cable Recall
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm
below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless
otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Shimano Road Racing Bicycle Brake Inner Cables
Units: About 13,630
Manufacturer: Shimano American Corp., of Irvine, Calif.
Hazard: The bicycle brake cable can detach during braking, causing the
rider to lose control and fall.
Incidents/Injuries: Shimano has received one report of the brake inner
cable detaching. No injuries have been reported.
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.
Sold at: Sporting goods and bicycle specialty stores nationwide from
April 2003 through October 2004 for between $2 and $17.
Manufactured in: Japan.
Remedy: 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.
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
View this recall online at
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05102.html