Shimano American Recalls Disc Brake Calipers Due to Collision Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #13289
Recall Date
2013-09-19
Manufacturer
Shimano American Corporation, of Irvine, Calif.
Units Affected
About 6,600 in U.S. and 704 in Canada
Products Involved
Disc brake calipers
Hazard
The calipers on the disc brakes can fail, posing a collision hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles with recalled Shimano brakes and contact a Shimano authorized dealer to receive a free installation and replacement of the calipers.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
Bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from February 2012 through May 2013 for about $75 for the BR-CX75 model disc brake calipers and the BR-R515 model disc brake calipers price was included in the cost of the bicycles where installed.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
This recall includes all Shimano BR-CX75 aftermarket disc brake calipers and BR-R515 disc brake calipers installed on road and cyclocross bicycles sold by other manufacturers including BMC, Giant, Ibis, Raleigh, Shinola, Specialized and Volagi. "Shimano," "China" and the model number are embossed on the outside of the brake caliper. Both models have either black or silver finishes.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28