CPSC Recall in 2013: Shimano American Recalls Disc Brake Calipers Due to Collision Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2013.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 13-289

Date: September 19, 2013

Product Name: Disc brake calipers

Recall Description:

The calipers on the disc brakes can fail. The bike component is installed on various brands of road and cyclocross bicycles.

Hazard Description:

The calipers on the disc brakes can fail, posing a collision hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 6,600 in U.S. and 704 in Canada

Incidents:

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