CPSC recall 07-242, announced July 18, 2007, covers Gustav Magenwirth 190 Radial Brake Master Cylinders (used on off-road motorcyles) (about 200 units). The brake cylinder on the off-road motorcycle can crack and result in brake failure. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the off-road motorcycles with recalled brake cylinders and contact Magura USA to receive a replacement product. Recall contact: call (800) 448-3876, go to www.magurausa.com, or email techquestion@magurausa.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was 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.
Incidents and injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the off-road motorcycles with recalled brake cylinders and contact Magura USA to receive a replacement product.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Gustav Magenwirth
- Manufacturer
- Gustav Magenwirth GmbH, of Bad Urach, Germany
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 07-242
- Units
- About 200
- Manufactured in
- Germany
- Sold at / sales period
- Motorcycle dealers nationwide, mail-order catalogues and Web retailers from August 2005 through May 2007 for about $420.
- Distributor
- Magura USA, of Olney, Ill.
190 Radial Brake Master Cylinders (used on off-road motorcyles)
CPSC product type: Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories
Recall contact information
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.
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