Hed Cycling Recalls Bicycle Rims Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
USHed Cycling Recalls Bicycle Rims Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The rims can cause the brake pads to wear out unexpectedly, posing a crash hazard to the rider.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Ardennes Black and Jet Black rims manufactured between January 1, 2016 and March 15, 2016. Serial numbers beginning with 0116, 0216 or 0316 are printed near the valve hole on the rim.
Affected Products
Hed Black Rims
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Hed-Cycling-Recalls-Bicycle-Rims |
| Title | Hed Cycling Recalls Bicycle Rims Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16747.16747.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Hed Cycling Jet 4 Black, Jet 6 Black, Jet 9 Black, Ardennes Black and Jet Disc Black Rims |
| Hazards › Name | The rims can cause the brake pads to wear out unexpectedly, posing a crash hazard to the rider. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received six reports of accelerated brake pad wear. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Hed Black Rims |
| Products › Type | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 68242 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 380 units |
| Recall I D | 7745 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rims and contact HED Cycling for replacement instructions. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Hed dealers nationwide and online from January 2016 to March 2016 for between $700 for an individual wheel and $2,400 for a set of wheels. |
| Recall Date | 2016-05-25T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Ardennes Black and Jet Black rims manufactured between January 1, 2016 and March 15, 2016. Serial numbers beginning with 0116, 0216 or 0316 are printed near the valve hole on the rim. |
| Distributors › Name | Hed Cycling of, Roseville, Minn. |
| Recall Number | 16747 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | HED Cycling toll-free at 888-246-3639 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.HedCycling.com and click on the "Recall Notice" button for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-05-25T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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