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Product recall · CPSCOctober 14, 2010Serious
The Hive Announces Recall to Repair Revl Carbon Road Bicycle Brakes
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
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.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
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.
Who to 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
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 500
- Recall date
- October 14, 2010
- Brand
- Perigeum Development Inc., dba The Hive, of Petaluma, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- No injuries have been reported.
Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from September 2009 through August 2010 for about $390 per set.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “The Hive Announces Recall to Repair Revl Carbon Road Bicycle Brakes Due to Fall Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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