CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The calipers on the disc brakes can fail, posing a collision hazard.

In Conjunction with
https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2013/35753r-eng.php
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • September 19, 2013

Shimano American Recalls Disc Brake Calipers Due to Collision Hazard

This recall includes all Shimano BR-CX75 aftermarket disc brake calipers and BR-R515 disc brake calipers installed on road and cyclocross bicycles sold by other manufacturers including BMC, Giant, Ibis, Raleigh, Shinola, Specialized and Volagi. "Shimano," "China" and the model number are embossed on the outside of the brake caliper. Both models have either black or silver finishes.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles with recalled Shimano brakes and contact a Shimano authorized dealer to receive a free installation and replacement of the calipers.

Contact Information

Shimano American at (800) 353-4719 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.shimano.com and click on "2013: Updated Voluntary Recall by Shimano" link on the bottom right corner of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Sold At
Bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from February 2012 through May 2013 for about $75 for the BR-CX75 model disc brake calipers and the BR-R515 model disc brake calipers price was included in the cost of the bicycles where installed.
Injuries
None reported.
Manufacturer
Shimano American Corporation, of Irvine, Calif.
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
13289

Product Information

Product Name
Disc brake calipers
Product Type
Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Number of Units
About 6,600 in U.S. and 704 in Canada
Manufacturer Name
Shimano American Corporation, of Irvine, Calif.
Manufactured In
China

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

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

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

Shimano American at (800) 353-4719 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.shimano.com and click on "2013: Updated Voluntary Recall by Shimano" link on the bottom right corner of the page for more information.