Recalls / 2012-03-06
Gore Recalls Ride-On Bicycle Brake Cables Due to Fall Hazard
12125 · Recalled 2012-03-06 · CPSC page

Description
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
Hazards
Reported injuries
Remedy
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Bicycle Brake Cables for Road Bikes | About 9,700 in the United States and about 200 in Canada |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- W.L. Gore & Associates Inc.
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Sold at
- Bicycle specialty shops, sporting goods retailers, Amazon.com, $65.
Consumer contact
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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Source: CPSC recall 12125. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.