Severity
Moderate
CPSC recall · Reported February 10, 2005
The bicycle brake cable can detach during braking, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
Shimano American Corp., of Irvine, Calif. recalled This recall involves aftermarket Shimano 1.6 mm X 1,700 mm brake inner cables for ATB and… - a moderate-severity action.
CPSC, Shimano American Corp. Announce Brake Inner Cable Recall was recalled by Shimano American Corp., of Irvine, Calif. in February 10, 2005. Reason: 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 ins…. Verify recall #05102 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Shimano American Corp., of Irvine, Calif. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The bicycle brake cable can detach during braking, causing the rider to lose control and fall..
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05102 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This CPSC action (record #05102) was formally reported on February 10, 2005. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Shimano American Corp., of Irvine, Calif. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 13,630.
The documented reason for this recall is: The bicycle brake cable can detach during braking, causing the rider to lose control and fall. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: 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. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 7,642 vehicles recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
About 13,630
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
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.
The bicycle brake cable can detach during braking, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
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.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05102 |
| Date reported | February 10, 2005 |
| Date initiated | February 10, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Shimano American Corp., of Irvine, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 13,630 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should contact their local bicycle dealer immediately to arrange for a free inspection. Consumers with the recalled bra…
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