CPSC, Shimano American Corp. Announce Brake Inner Cable Recall

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

Recall #: 05102
Affected scope: About 13,630

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

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….

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

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agency class: February 10, 2005
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05102 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 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.

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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
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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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

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.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 10, 2005. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 05102.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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