The Hive Announces Recall to Repair Revl Carbon Road Bicycle Brakes Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2010-10-14 · 11010
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
11010
Date
2010-10-14
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Revl carbon bicycle brakes
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from September 2009 through August 2010 for about $390 per set.
Importer(s)
Perigeum Development Inc., dba The Hive, of Petaluma, Calif.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
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.