The brakes can fail in low temperatures, posing a collision hazard
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Magura USA of Olney, IL. Is recalling about 2,800 sets of bicycle hydraulic disc brakes. The brakes can fail in low temperatures, posing a collision hazard. No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Magura is recalling MT 6 and MT 8 hydraulic disc brakes, which consist of a brake lever and master cylinder that attach to the handlebars, a hose that runs between the master cylinder and the caliper which attaches to the rear wheel.
The MT 6 brake system is black and silver. The MT 8 brake system is black and red. Both have the Magura logo and letters “MT” on the master cylinder, and the word “Magura” on the caliper. The word “Six” is on the brake lever of the MT 6 and the word “Eight” is on the brake lever of the MT 8.
The recall applies to MT 6 and MT 8 brake systems with manufacture date codes between March 1, 2011 and May 31, 2012. A date code in format Y/MM/DD between 10301 and 20531 is located on the caliper. Additionally, all MT 6 and MT 8 brake systems without date codes are being recalled.
The brake sets, manufactured in Germany, were sold at bicycle retailers and distributors in the U.S. between January 2011 and March 2013 for between $269 to $379.
Consumers should immediately stop riding bicycles equipped with the recalled brakes and contact Magura USA for a free repair.
Consumers may contact Magura USA at (800) 448-3876 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.