Formula Brake USA · Recalled
Formula Brake USA Recalls Disc Brakes for Bicycles Due to Risk of Failure
The brake's hand lever can separate, resulting in loss of braking. This can cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle, posing a risk of injury to riders.
- Units
- About 5,700
- Reports
- 6
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $180–$320
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves Oro disk brakes typically installed on mountain bikes. The brake is operated by a hand lever, which is mounted to the handlebar. Included in the recall are the Oro K18, Oro K24, Oro Puro and Oro Bianco models with serial numbers less than 295237. The serial number can be located on the brake's body above the "Made in Italy" label.
The file
- Sold at
- Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from May 2005 through July 2007 for between $180 and $320.
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Made in
- Italy
- Recalled by
- Formula SRL, of Italy, Perigeum Development Inc., d.b.a. Formula Brake USA, of Petaluma, Calif.
Incident log
Formula Brake USA has received six reports of hand levers detaching. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled brakes and contact any Formula Brake dealer to receive a free repair.
For additional information, contact Formula Brake toll-free at (866) 458-3130 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.formulabrakeusa.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated OCT 16 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.