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
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
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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