CPSC, Shimano American Corp. Announce Brake Inner Cable Recall
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2868.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2868.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Sporting Goods And Bicycle Specialty Stores Nationwide From April 2003 Through October 2004 For Between $2 And $17. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2868.
Contact Shimano American Corp. at (800) 353-4719 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.shimano.com
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Sporting Goods And Bicycle Specialty Stores Nationwide From April 2003 Through October 2004 For Between $2 And $17. Recall FAQ
Sporting Goods And Bicycle Specialty Stores Nationwide From April 2003 Through October 2004 For Between $2 And $17. is the subject of an electronics recall: CPSC, Shimano American Corp. Announce Brake Inner Cable Recall. The notice was published on February 10, 2005 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 13,630 units are potentially affected.