Shimano American Recalls Disc Brake Calipers Due to Collision Hazard

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

Recall #: 13289
Affected scope: About 6,600 in U.S. and 704 in Canada

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

Shimano American Corporation, of Irvine, Calif. recalled This recall includes all Shimano BR-CX75 aftermarket disc brake calipers and BR-R515 disc….

Shimano American Recalls Disc Brake Calipers Due to Collision Hazard was recalled by Shimano American Corporation, of Irvine, Calif. in September 19, 2013. Reason: The calipers on the disc brakes can fail, posing a collision hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles with recalled Shimano brakes and con…. Verify recall #13289 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Shimano American Corporation, of Irvine, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The calipers on the disc brakes can fail, posing a collision hazard..

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agency class: September 19, 2013
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13289 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 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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

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.

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	13289
Date reported	September 19, 2013
Date initiated	September 19, 2013
Recalling firm	Shimano American Corporation, of Irvine, Calif.
Affected scope	About 6,600 in U.S. and 704 in Canada
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 immediately stop using the bicycles with recalled Shimano brakes and contact a Shimano authorized dealer to rece…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

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.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 19, 2013. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13289.

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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