Formula Brake USA Recalls Disc Brakes for Bicycles Due to Risk of Failure
CPSC recall 08027. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The brake's hand lever can separate, resulting in loss of braking. This can cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle, posing a risk of injury to riders.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled brakes and contact any Formula Brake dealer to receive a free repair.
CPSC recall 08027 has the recall date 16 Oct 2007. The notice names the firm Formula SRL. The recall has about 5,700 units. The median CPSC recall of 2007 has 14,000 units. CPSC gives the product type Bicycles & Accessories.
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| Incidents and injuries | Formula Brake USA has received six reports of hand levers detaching. No injuries have been reported. |
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| Units | 5,700 |
| Description | This recall involves Oro disk brakes typically installed on mountain bikes. The brake is operated by a hand lever, which is mounted to the handlebar. Included in the recall are the Oro K18, Oro K24, Oro Puro and Oro Bianco models with serial numbers less than 295237. The serial number can be located on the brake's body above the "Made in Italy" label. |
| Product | Oro Disc Brakes used on bicycles, About 5,700, Bicycles & Accessories |
| Sold at | Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from May 2005 through July 2007 for between $180 and $320. |
| Manufacturer | Formula SRL, of Italy |
| Importer | Perigeum Development Inc., d.b.a. Formula Brake USA |
| Made in | Italy |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 5,700Median of 2007: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2007
- 452
- Recalls of 2007 with one of the same hazards
- 7%
- Recalls of 2007 in the category Bicycles & Accessories
- 3%
- Recalls on the register that name Formula SRL
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 08027. https://recallregister.com/product/4044-formula-brake-usa-recalls-disc-brakes-for-bicycles-due-to-risk-of-fail/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 08027 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Formula Brake USA has received six reports of hand levers detaching. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from May 2005 through July 2007 for between $180 and $320.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08027?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 5,700
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Italy