CPSC2010-10-14
The Hive Announces Recall to Repair Revl Carbon Road Bicycle Brakes Due to Fall Hazard
Perigeum Development Inc., dba The Hive, of Petaluma, Calif.
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
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.
Sold at
Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from September 2009 through August 2010 for about $390 per set.
Affected count
About 500
Injuries reported
No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Revl carbon bicycle brakes
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/The-Hive-Announces-Recall-to-Repair-Revl-Carbon-Road-Bicycle-Brakes-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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