Mechanical Disc Brake Callipers for Road Bicycle

Official notice

27 Sept 2013

Last checked

27 Sept 2013

High riskACCC

An official ACCC notice concerns Mechanical Disc Brake Callipers for Road Bicycle. Loss of braking performance in the worst case scenario may lead to loss of control or an accident. Published 2013-09-27.

What to do now

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.

Recall number

3bde943a-eb3a-48dc-b34c-7b1bdd968cb4

Official notice

2013-09-27

The hazard

Loss of braking performance in the worst case scenario may lead to loss of control or an accident.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the product name and identifiers below with the item you own. Follow the official notice if they match.

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Affected products

Product 1

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.

Risk / hazard

Loss of braking performance in the worst case scenario may lead to loss of control or an accident.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

AU · Australia

Affected area 1

AU · Australia

Source & status

Source

Tier

beta

Category

HOME

Classification

Bicycles and scooters (push)

App estimate

high

Recall details

Recall number

3bde943a-eb3a-48dc-b34c-7b1bdd968cb4

Classification

Bicycles and scooters (push)

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

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