Crash

Hed Cycling Recalls Bicycle Rims Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recalled 2016-05-25. Crash hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.

About 380 unitsUnits
2016-05-25Recall date
CrashHazard
YesInjuries

The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.

What was recalled
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.
The hazard
The rims can cause the brake pads to wear out unexpectedly, posing a crash hazard to the rider.
Injuries
The firm has received six reports of accelerated brake pad wear. No injuries have been reported.
The remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rims and contact HED Cycling for replacement instructions.

The details

ProductsHed Black Rims
Made inUnited States
CPSC recall number16747
What a recall entitles you to

A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.

Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.

The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.

Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.

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