CPSC

Disc brake calipers Recalled for Crash Hazard

Shimano BR-CX75 disc brake caliper model number
Shimano BR-CX75 disc brake caliper model number
Shimano BR-CX-75 disc brake
Shimano BR-CX-75 disc brake
Shimano BR-R515 disc brake model number
Shimano BR-R515 disc brake model number
Shimano BR-R515 disc brake
Shimano BR-R515 disc brake

Hazard

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

What You Should Do

Remedy

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.

Consumer Contact

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.

Products

Disc brake calipers

Injuries & Incidents

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.