CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The bicycle brake cable can detach during braking, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • February 10, 2005

CPSC, Shimano American Corp. Announce Brake Inner Cable Recall

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

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

Recall Details

Sold At
Sporting goods and bicycle specialty stores nationwide from April 2003 through October 2004 for between $2 and $17.
Injuries
Shimano has received one report of the brake inner cable detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
Shimano American Corp., of Irvine, Calif.
Recall Number
05102

Product Information

Product Name
Shimano Road Racing Bicycle Brake Inner Cables
Product Type
Bicycles & Accessories
Number of Units
About 13,630
Manufacturer Name
Shimano American Corp., of Irvine, Calif.
Manufactured In
Japan

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 353-4719
Website www.shimano.com
Full Contact Information

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