CPSC recall 14-127, announced March 6, 2014, covers Tektro USA/TRP Spyre and Spyre SLC dual-piston mechanical disc brake calipers (about 2,000 units). The brake cable actuator arm can over-rotate, dislocating parts, causing the brake calipers to fail. The notice cites 1 incident report. 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. Recall contact: call (877) 807-4162, go to www.tektro-usa.com, or email info@trpbrakes.com.
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Affected model numbers
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: 140-MILLIMETER, 160-MILLIMETER.
Which products are included?
This recall includes Spyre and Spyre SLC dual-piston mechanical disc brake calipers sold as original and aftermarket equipment in 2013. Spyre calipers have a black anodized caliper body and a silver actuator arm with "Spyre" on it. Spyre SLC calipers have a polished aluminum caliper body and a black composite actuator arm with "Spyre SLC" on it. Recalled calipers have a fastening screw with a hollow six-pointed star-shaped head with no markings on it and a 3-millimeter pad adjust screw on the outward side. The recalled calipers were also sold as original equipment on bicycles manufactured or distributed by BTI, Diamond Back Bicycles, Giant Bicycles, Hans Johnson Co (HJC), Kona, Marin Bikes, Quality Bicycle Products, Raleigh America Inc. and Volagi Cycles. Both models were sold with 140-millimeter or 160-millimeter rotors.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was 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
Incidents and injuries
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.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Tektro USA/TRP
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 14-127
- Units
- About 2,000
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Importer
- Tektro USA/TRP, of Ogden, Utah
Spyre and Spyre SLC dual-piston mechanical disc brake calipers
CPSC product type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Recall contact information
Tektro USA or TRP customer service toll free at (877) 807-4162 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, e-mail info@trpbrakes.com or online at www.tektro-usa.com or www.trpbrakes.com and click on "View All" in the Latest News box, then click on the Spyre Recall for more information.
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