Not Yet Classified

This recall has not yet been classified by risk level.

CPSC, Shimano American Corp. Announce Brake Inner Cable Recall

Date: February 10, 2005
Company: Shimano American Corp., of Irvine, Calif.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should contact their local bicycle dealer immediately to arrange for a free inspection. Consumers with the recalled brake cables will have a replacement cable installed free of charge.

Affected Products

This recall involves aftermarket Shimano 1.6 mm X 1,700 mm brake inner cables for ATB and road racing bicycles. Dual ended brake cables packaged in quantities of ten have a part number of Y80098400/Z80098400. Individual packages have a part number of Y80098110/Z80098110. All single ended brake cables were packaged individually with part number Y80098300/Z80098300. Brake cables installed on mountain, BMX and flat handlebar bicycles are not affected by this recall.

Why Was This Recalled?

The bicycle brake cable can detach during braking, causing the rider to lose control and fall.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Shimano American Corp., of Irvine, Calif.

Shimano American Corp., of Irvine, Calif. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

Related Recalls

Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report