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CPSC, Shimano American Corp. Announce Brake Inner Cable Recall

U.S. CPSCFallsFeb 10, 2005
Recalled Brake Inner Cable
Recalled Brake Inner Cable
Recalled Brake Inner Cable
Recalled Brake Inner Cable

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Hazard

The bicycle brake cable can detach during braking, causing the rider to lose control and fall.

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.

Incidents & injuries

Shimano has received one report of the brake inner cable detaching. No injuries have been reported.

Product 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 on

Sporting goods and bicycle specialty stores nationwide from April 2003 through October 2004 for between $2 and $17.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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