CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
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 Hive Announces Recall to Repair Revl Carbon Road Bicycle Brakes Due to Fall Hazard
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.
Required Consumer Action
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 Information
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
Recall Details
Sold At
Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from September 2009 through August 2010 for about $390 per set.
Injuries
No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
11010
Product Information
Product Name
Revl carbon bicycle brakes
Product Type
Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Number of Units
About 500
Imported By
Perigeum Development Inc., dba The Hive, of Petaluma, Calif.
Manufactured In
Taiwan