FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 18, 2007
Release #07-242

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 448-3876
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Brake Cylinder Recalled By Magura USA for Brake Failure Hazard on
Off-Road Motorcycles

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: 190 Radial Brake Master Cylinders (used on off-road
motorcyles)

Units: About 200

Distributor: Magura USA, of Olney, Ill.

Manufacturer: Gustav Magenwirth GmbH, of Bad Urach, Germany

Hazard: The brake cylinder on the off-road motorcycle can crack and
result in brake failure. This poses a risk of severe injury or death to
the driver.

Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves 190 Radial Brake Master Cylinders used
on off-road motorcycles. The brake cylinders have an "A" or "B" code on
the underside of the lever's pivot bolt. The Magura logo is printed on
the cylinder. Brake cylinders without the "A" or "B" markings are not
included in this recall.

Sold by: Motorcycle dealers nationwide, mail-order catalogues and Web
retailers from August 2005 through May 2007 for about $420.

Manufactured in: Germany

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the off-road motorcycles
with recalled brake cylinders and contact Magura USA to receive a
replacement product.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Magura USA at
(800) 448-3876 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT, or visit the firm's Web
site at www.magurausa.com - consumers can also email the firm at
techquestion@magurausa.com or write to Magura USA at 724 West Clem
Street, Olney, Ill. 62450.