The Hive Announces Recall to Repair Revl Carbon Road Bicycle Brakes Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 11010 · announced October 14, 2010 · Perigeum Development Inc., Dba The Hive · 500 units affected
The product
The recall involves black Revl carbon road bicycle brakes with date codes 41B, 44B, 45B, 53B, 13C and 16C printed on the underside of the carbon brake arms. "Revl" is printed on the brake.
The hazard
The cable clamping area of the bicycle brakes can crack over time, causing the brakes to fail. This could pose a fall or crash hazard to the cyclist.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using their bicycles with these recalled brakes and contact The Hive for replacement parts and instruction to repair their brakes or contact their retailer to perform the repair free of charge. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from September 2009 through August 2010 for about $390 per set.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact The Hive at (800) 801-9936 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.bythehive.com/recall
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.