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Product Recall
The Hive Announces Recall to Repair Revl Carbon Road Bicycle Brakes Due to Fall Hazard
Recalled bicycle brakes
Revl carbon bicycle brakes
Recall Date: October 14th, 2010
Type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Units: About 500
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.
Remedies: Repair
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.
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.
Consumer Contact:
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/recallInjuries:
No injuries have been reported.
Retailers:
Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from September 2009 through August 2010 for about $390 per set.
Importers:
Perigeum Development Inc., dba The Hive, of Petaluma, Calif.
