CPSC recall 11-010, announced October 14, 2010, covers Revl carbon bicycle brakes (about 500 units). The cable clamping area of the bicycle brakes can crack over time, causing the brakes to fail. The notice reports no incidents. 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. Recall contact: call (800) 801-9936, or go to www.bythehive.com/recall.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
No injuries have been reported.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Perigeum Development Inc., dba The Hive
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 11-010
- Units
- About 500
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from September 2009 through August 2010 for about $390 per set.
- Importer
- Perigeum Development Inc., dba The Hive, of Petaluma, Calif.
Revl carbon bicycle brakes
CPSC product type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Recall 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
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