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CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 12125

Bicycle Brake Cables for Road Bikes

Published March 6, 2012

Summary

CPSC records recall 12125, published March 6, 2012. Recalling firm: W.L. Gore & Associates Inc., of Elkton, Md.; Reported units: About 9,700 in the United States and about 200 in Canada.

What's the hazard

When the brake cables are installed on Campagnolo® style brake levers, they can detach, causing the brakes to fail and posing a fall hazard.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
W.L. Gore & Associates Inc., of Elkton, Md.
Manufacturer
W.L. Gore & Associates Inc., of Elkton, Md.
Distributor
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.
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Bicycle Brake Cables for Road Bikes recalled?

Yes. CPSC published recall 12125 on March 6, 2012. Reported hazard: When the brake cables are installed on Campagnolo® style brake levers, they can detach, causing the brakes to fail and posing a fall hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: W.L. Gore & Associates Inc., of Elkton, Md..

View official CPSC notice(opens on cpsc.gov)