Revl carbon bicycle brakes

CPSC Recall #11-010 — October 13, 2010

Recall #11-010 Date: October 13, 2010 Remedy: Repair

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