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The Hive Announces Recall to Repair Revl Carbon Road Bicycle Brakes Due to Fall Hazard

U.S. CPSCFallsOct 14, 2010
Recalled bicycle brakes
Recalled bicycle brakes

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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.

Repair

Incidents & injuries

No injuries have been reported.

Product 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.

Sold on

Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from September 2009 through August 2010 for about $390 per set.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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