Hed Cycling Bicycle Rims recall: Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hed Cycling Recalls Bicycle Rims Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Why was Hed Cycling Bicycle Rims recalled?
The rims can cause the brake pads to wear out unexpectedly, posing a crash hazard to the rider.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rims and contact HED Cycling for replacement instructions. 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.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Hed Black Rims
- Company
- Hed Cycling of, Roseville, Minn.
- Quantity
- About 380 units
- 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.
- Recall date
- May 25, 2016
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received six reports of accelerated brake pad wear. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.