Gore recalls specific road bike brake cables that can detach when installed on Campagnolo-style levers, causing brake failure and fall hazards. Affected consumers should stop using and contact Gore for free replacement.
When the brake cables are installed on Campagnolo® style brake levers, they can detach, causing the brakes to fail and posing a fall hazard.
Gore is recalling certain road bike brake cables that can detach when installed on Campagnolo-style brake levers, leading to brake failure and potential falls. This recall affects cyclists using these specific cables with Campagnolo levers.
When brake cables are installed on Campagnolo-style levers, they can detach, causing the brakes to fail. This failure may lead to loss of control and falls, especially during riding.
Cyclists who own Gore Ride-On Low Friction or Professional System brake cables installed on road bikes with Campagnolo-style brake levers are affected. Riders using these cables with Campagnolo levers face the highest risk of falls due to brake failure.
Check for 'GORE Ride-On' or 'GORE Ride-On Professional' printed on the cable housing. The cables are silver with black, white, blue, or red housings. Look for Campagnolo levers with 'C', 'CC', or 'RO' imprinted on the attachment ends.
Immediately stop using bicycles with brake cables installed on Campagnolo-style levers if they are part of this recall.
Reach out to Gore for a free replacement cable kit and reimbursement for repair costs.
Consumers should stop using their bicycles with these recalled brake cables if they are installed on a Campagnolo-style brake lever and contact Gore for a free replacement cable kit. Gore will reimburse consumers for the repair cost.
Gore Ride-On Low Friction System and Professional System brake cables for road bikes with silver color and housings in black, white, blue, or red.
Check for 'GORE Ride-On' or 'GORE Ride-On Professional' printed on the housing and look for Campagnolo levers with 'C', 'CC', or 'RO' on the attachment ends.
No action is needed if your brake cables are not installed on Campagnolo-style levers.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Gore to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 998 — Gore Bicycle Brake Cables for Road Bikes Hello, I own a Bicycle Brake Cables for Road Bikes that is covered by recall 998 from Gore. The official recall notice states: Consumers should stop using their bicycles with these recalled brake cables if they are installed on a Campagnolo-style brake lever and contact Gore for a free replacement cable kit. Gore will reimburse consumers for the repair cost. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
