Magura
USA of Olney, Illinois has announced the recall of 2,800 Magura MT 6
and MT 8 hydraulic disc brakes. The brakes were manufactured by Magura
Germany and imported to the United States by Magura USA, where they were
sold by retailers and distributors between January 2011 and March 2013.
According
to the United States Consumer Products Safety Commission, the brakes
"consist of a brake lever and master cylinder that attach to the
handlebars" and "a hose that runs between the master cylinder and the
caliper which attaches to the rear wheel." The recall includes both the
MT 6 brake system, which is black and silver, and the MT 8 brake system,
which is black and red. Both systems include the Magura logo on the
master cylinder, the letters "MT" on the master cylinder, and the word
"Magura" on the caliper.
The
voluntary recall was issued due to the discovery that the brakes may
fail in lower temperatures. To date, no incidents or injuries have been
reported. Consumers should immediately stop riding bicycles equipped
with the recalled Magura hydraulic disc brakes and contact Magura USA at
800-448-3876 or online at www.maguradirect.com for a free repair.
If
you have any questions regarding this post or an issue involving a
bicycle accident, please contact Illinois Bicycle Attorney Mike Keating
at 312-208-7702 or MKeating@
