The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·16747·Announced 2016-05-25

Hed Cycling Recalls Black Bicycle Rims Due to Crash Hazard

Hed Cycling is recalling specific black bicycle rims because they can cause brake pads to wear out unexpectedly, posing a crash hazard to riders.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (crash hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Hed Cycling is recalling approximately 380 units of Ardennes Black and Jet Black bicycle rims. The recall involves rims manufactured between January 1, 2016, and March 15, 2016. Affected serial numbers begin with 0116, 0216, or 0316 and are printed near the valve hole on the rim.

The company is recalling the rims because they can cause brake pads to wear out unexpectedly, which poses a crash hazard to the rider. Hed Cycling has received six reports of accelerated brake pad wear, but no injuries have been reported.

The rims were sold at 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. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rims and contact HED Cycling for replacement instructions. They can reach the company toll-free at 888-246-3639 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.HedCycling.com by clicking on the "Recall Notice" button.

The recalled product

Product
Hed Black Rims
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
380

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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