Bicycles
Injuries Hobby/sports equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0096/08 |
| Brand | B-TWIN |
| Category | Hobby/sports equipment |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Spain |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | - VTT ROCKRIDER 9FR, code 609004,- VTT ROCKRIDER 9.1, code 609123,- VTT ROCKRIDER 8.1, code 609055. |
| Published | 1 February 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of injuries because the bicycle models in question, fitted with Mayes brakes, may lose the purge cap on the brake lever. This loss may affect braking quality.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Mountain bikes of various colours. The bicycles concerned were sold between 1 March 2007 and 23 August 2007 and were fitted with Mayes brakes.