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Product Recall Number: 08-027

Why was Oro Disc Brakes used on bicycles recalled?

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.

Oro Disc Brakes used on bicycles
Here's product recall specific data for Oro Disc Brakes used on bicycles.

  • Product Recall Number: 08-027

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2007-10-15

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Oro Disc Brakes used on bicycles

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Perigeum Development Inc., d.b.a. Formula Brake USA, of Petaluma, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 5,700 Oro Disc Brakes used on bicycles. 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.Name of Product: Oro Disc Brakes used on bicyclesUnits: About 5,700Importer: Perigeum Development Inc., d.b.a. Formula Brake USA, of Petaluma, Calif.Manufacturer: Formula SRL, of ItalyHazard: 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.Incidents/Injuries: Formula Brake USA has received six reports of hand levers detaching. No injuries have been reported.Description: 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.Sold at: Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from May 2005 through July 2007 for between $180 and $320.Manufactured in: ItalyRemedy: Consumers should stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled brakes and contact any Formula Brake dealer to receive a free repair.Consumer Contact: 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 website at www.formulabrakeusa.com.

  • Hazard Description: 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.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: About 5,700

  • Incidents: Formula Brake USA has received six reports of hand levers detaching. No injuries have been reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled brakes and contact any Formula Brake dealer to receive a free repair.

  • Sold At: Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from May 2005 through July 2007 for between $180 and $320.

  • Importers: Perigeum Development Inc., d.b.a. Formula Brake USA, of Petaluma, Calif.

  • Manufacturers: Formula SRL, of Italy

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: Italy

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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