CPSC recall 12125
Bicycle Brake Cables for Road Bikes
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2016-04-18
On 2016-04-18 the CPSC announced a recall of Bicycle Brake Cables for Road Bikes by W L Gore And Associates, citing when the brake cables are installed on Campagnolo® style brake levers, they can detach, causing the brakes to fail and posing a fall hazard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12125 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2012-03-06 |
| Published | 2016-04-18 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | W L Gore And Associates |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Bicycle Brake Cables for Road Bikes | This recall involves GORE® Ride On® Low Friction System brake cables for road bikes and GORE® Ride On® Professional System brake cables for road bikes. The cables are silver and are available with housings in black, white, blue or red. "GORE Ride-On" is printed on the housing for the Low Friction cable. "GORE Ride-On Professional" is printed on the housing for the Professional System cables. The cables are being recalled only if they were installed on road bikes that use a Campagnolo-style brake lever. The ends, or attachment heads, on the Campagnolo systems have the letters "C" "CC," or "RO" imprinted on them. The following UPC codes are listed on the back of the brake cable boxes and are included in this recall: 7331324 17926 7331324 45066 7331324 45202 7331324 74912 7331324 74936 7331324 75131 7331324 75148 7331324 75155 7331324 75162
Reason
When the brake cables are installed on Campagnolo® style brake levers, they can detach, causing the brakes to fail and posing a fall hazard.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Gore-Recalls-Ride-On-Bicycle-Brake-Cables-Due-to-Fall-Hazard
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