Product description
Shimano has identified a potential performance issue with mechanical disc brake callipers for road bikes sold after February 2012.
No injuries or incidents have been reported to date. However, in order to minimise any potential safety hazard, Shimano is recalling the affected brake callipers and are replacing them with improved callipers.
No injuries or incidents have been reported to date. However, in order to minimise any potential safety hazard, Shimano is recalling the affected brake callipers and are replacing them with improved callipers.
See a list of details to help identify the product.
Reason the product is recalled
The steel balls inside the cam mechanism of the disc brake calliper can fall out of place, resulting in a loss of braking power.
The hazards to consumers
Loss of braking performance in the worst case scenario may lead to loss of control or an accident.
What consumers should do
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled brake callipers and take them to a Shimano authorised retailer for a free inspection and installation of replacement callipers.
For further information, call Shimano Australia Cycling on 1300 731 077 or e-mail mattp@shimano.com.au.
For further information, call Shimano Australia Cycling on 1300 731 077 or e-mail mattp@shimano.com.au.
Details to help identify the product.
Supplier running the recall
Who sold the product
Sold through local bicycle stores nationally
Identifying product features
The affected models are: BR-CX75, BR-R515 & BR-R315. A limited number of these units have been sold as an aftermarket item. The majority of units were sold as part of complete bicycles.
In Australia, the affected bicycle models are: Specialized Roubaix SL4, BMC GF02, BH RX Team Cyclocross 105 and Cannondale Road Tandem 1.
Identifying numbers
Other identifying numbers
The affected models are: BR-CX75, BR-R515 & BR-R315. A limited number of these units have been sold as an aftermarket item. The majority of units were sold as part of complete bicycles.
In Australia, the affected bicycle models are: Specialized Roubaix SL4, BMC GF02, BH RX Team Cyclocross 105 and Cannondale Road Tandem 1.
In Australia, the affected bicycle models are: Specialized Roubaix SL4, BMC GF02, BH RX Team Cyclocross 105 and Cannondale Road Tandem 1.
Dates available for sale
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Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2013/13760 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:
- a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
- concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.
