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The Hive Announces Recall to Repair Revl Carbon Road Bicycle Brakes Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled October 14, 2010 · CPSC recall 11010 · The Hive

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.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 500

Incidents / injuries

No injuries have been reported.

Description

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.

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.

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

Product

Revl carbon bicycle brakes

Imported by

Perigeum Development Inc., dba The Hive, of Petaluma, Calif.

Retailers

Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from September 2009 through August 2010 for about $390 per set.

Made in

Taiwan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →