Hed Cycling Recalls Bicycle Rims Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 16747 · May 25, 2016 · Hed Cycling
380
units affected
380
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16747
- Date
- May 25, 2016
- Company
- Hed Cycling
- Units affected
- 380
- Product
- Hed Black Rims
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
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.
What can happen
The rims can cause the brake pads to wear out unexpectedly, posing a crash hazard to the rider.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rims and contact HED Cycling for replacement instructions.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received six reports of accelerated brake pad wear. No injuries have been reported.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled hed black rims?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rims and contact HED Cycling for replacement instructions.
What is the hazard?
The rims can cause the brake pads to wear out unexpectedly, posing a crash hazard to the rider.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.