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Product recall · CPSCJuly 18, 2007Serious
Brake Cylinder
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
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.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — The agency describes a risk of serious injury or death.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the off-road motorcycles with recalled brake cylinders and contact Magura USA to receive a replacement product.
Who to 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 Web site 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.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 200
- Recall date
- July 18, 2007
- Brand
- Gustav Magenwirth GmbH, of Bad Urach, Germany
- Made or distributed by
- Magura USA, of Olney, Ill.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Motorcycle dealers nationwide, mail-order catalogues and Web retailers from August 2005 through May 2007 for about $420.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Brake Cylinder Recalled By Magura USA for Brake Failure Hazard on Off-Road Motorcycles”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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