Hed Cycling recalls Black Rims (2016 models) due to unexpected brake pad wear causing crash hazards. Affected units have serial numbers starting with 0116, 0216, or 0316.
The rims can cause the brake pads to wear out unexpectedly, posing a crash hazard to the rider.
Hed Cycling is recalling Black Rims made between January and March 2016 because they can cause brake pads to wear out unexpectedly, leading to crashes. Owners should stop using these rims immediately to avoid potential accidents.
The rims can cause brake pads to wear out unexpectedly, which may lead to loss of braking control and crashes. This happens because the rim's design causes uneven wear on the brake pads during normal use.
Bicycle riders who own Ardennes Black or Jet Black rims with serial numbers starting with 0116, 0216, or 0316 from January to March 2016. Riders using these rims are at immediate risk of crashes due to brake failure.
Check for serial numbers starting with 0116, 0216, or 0316 printed near the valve hole on the rim. These rims were made between January 1, 2016 and March 15, 2016.
Immediately stop using the recalled rims to prevent unexpected brake pad wear and potential crashes.
Reach out to HED Cycling for replacement instructions to get a safe alternative rim.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rims and contact HED Cycling for replacement instructions.
Ardennes Black and Jet Black rims manufactured between January 1, 2016 and March 15, 2016.
Look for serial numbers starting with 0116, 0216, or 0316 printed near the valve hole on the rim.
Immediately stop using them and contact HED Cycling for replacement instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hed Cycling to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 7745 — Hed Cycling Hed Black Rims Hello, I own a Hed Black Rims that is covered by recall 7745 from Hed Cycling. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rims and contact HED Cycling for replacement instructions. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
