Product Recall Number: 14-127
Why was Spyre and Spyre SLC dual-piston mechanical disc brake calipers recalled?
The brake cable actuator arm can over-rotate, dislocating parts, causing the brake calipers to fail. Lack of brakes results in loss of control and a crash hazard, posing a risk of injury to the rider and others
Product Recall Number: 14-127
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2014-03-06
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Spyre and Spyre SLC dual-piston mechanical disc brake calipers
Description: The Spyre and Spyre SLC calipers were sold as original and aftermarket equipment on bicycles.
Hazard Description: The brake cable actuator arm can over-rotate, dislocating parts, causing the brake calipers to fail. Lack of brakes results in loss of control and a crash hazard, posing a risk of injury to the rider and others
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 2,000
Incidents: Tektro USA/TRP has received one report of a brake caliper failing in this manner. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop riding bikes equipped with the recalled brake calipers and return the calipers to the original place of purchase or Tektro USA/TRP for a free replacement with an improved version.
Sold At: Retail bicycle shops nationwide and online at universalcycles.com, tektro-usa.com and trpbrakes.com from April 2013 to December 2013 for about $90 for the Spyre caliper and about $110 for the Spyre SLC caliper.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Taiwan
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed