Product Recall Number: 07-242
Why was 190 Radial Brake Master Cylinders (used on off-road motorcycles) recalled?
The brake cylinder on the off-road motorcycle can crack and result in brake failure. This poses a risk of severe injury or death to the driver.
Product Recall Number: 07-242
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-07-17
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: 190 Radial Brake Master Cylinders (used on off-road motorcycles)
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Magura USA, of Olney, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 200 "190" Radial Brake Master Cylinders (used on off-road motorcyles). The brake cylinder on the off-road motorcycle can crack and result in brake failure. This poses a risk of severe injury or death to the driver.Name of Product: 190 Radial Brake Master Cylinders (used on off-road motorcycles)Units: About 200Distributor: Magura USA, of Olney, Ill.Manufacturer: Gustav Magenwirth GmbH, of Bad Urach, GermanyHazard: The brake cylinder on the off-road motorcycle can crack and result in brake failure. This poses a risk of severe injury or death to the driver.Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.Description: This recall involves 190 Radial Brake Master Cylinders used on off-road motorcycles. The brake cylinders have an "A" or "B" code on the underside of the lever's pivot bolt. The Magura logo is printed on the cylinder. Brake cylinders without the "A" or "B" markings are not included in this recall.Sold by: Motorcycle dealers nationwide, mail-order catalogues and Web retailers from August 2005 through May 2007 for about $420.Manufactured in: GermanyRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the off-road motorcycles with recalled brake cylinders and contact Magura USA to receive a replacement product.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Magura USA at (800) 448-3876 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT, or visit the firm's website at www.magurausa.com. Consumers can also email the firm at techquestion@magurausa.com or write to Magura USA at 724 West Clem Street, Olney, Ill. 62450.
Hazard Description: The brake cylinder on the off-road motorcycle can crack and result in brake failure. This poses a risk of severe injury or death to the driver.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 200
Incidents: No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the off-road motorcycles with recalled brake cylinders and contact Magura USA to receive a replacement product.
Sold At: Motorcycle dealers nationwide, mail-order catalogues and Web retailers from August 2005 through May 2007 for about $420.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Gustav Magenwirth GmbH, of Bad Urach, Germany
Distributors: Magura USA, of Olney, Ill.
Manufactured In: Germany
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed