Gore Recalls Ride-On Bicycle Brake Cables Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-998.
This recall involves GORE® Ride On® Low Friction System brake cables for road bikes and GORE® Ride On® Professional System brake cables for road bikes. The cables are silver and are available with housings in black, white, blue or red. "GORE Ride-On" is printed on the housing for the Low Friction cable. "GORE Ride-On Professional" is printed on the housing for the Professional System cables. The cables are being recalled only if they were installed on road bikes that use a Campagnolo-style brake lever. The ends, or attachment heads, on the Campagnolo systems have the letters "C" "CC," or "RO" imprinted on them. The following UPC codes are listed on the back of the brake cable boxes and are included in this recall: 7331324 17926 7331324 45066 7331324 45202 7331324 74912 7331324 74936 7331324 75131 7331324 75148 7331324 75155 7331324 75162
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-998.
Consumers should stop using their bicycles with these recalled brake cables if they are installed on a Campagnolo-style brake lever and contact Gore for a free replacement cable kit. Gore will reimburse consumers for the repair cost.
✅ 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 Bicycle Specialty Shops, Sporting Goods Retailers And Amazon.com And Other Online Retailers Nationwide From January 2008 Through January 2012 For Between $40 And $65. 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-998.
For additional information, contact Gore toll-free at (888) 914-4673 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.rideoncables.com
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Bicycle Specialty Shops, Sporting Goods Retailers And Amazon.com And Other Online Retailers Nationwide From January 2008 Through January 2012 For Between $40 And $65. Recall FAQ
Bicycle Specialty Shops, Sporting Goods Retailers And Amazon.com And Other Online Retailers Nationwide From January 2008 Through January 2012 For Between $40 And $65. is the subject of an electronics recall: Gore Recalls Ride-On Bicycle Brake Cables Due to Fall Hazard. The notice was published on March 6, 2012 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 9,700 units are potentially affected.