Revl carbon bicycle brakes
CPSC Recall #11-010 — October 13, 2010
Product
Revl carbon bicycle brakes
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.
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.
Incidents / Injuries
No injuries have been reported.
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.
Units Affected
About 500
Sold At
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.
Manufactured In
Taiwan