I did not specifically ask him that. But he did inform me that the braided hoses Edge/HOG sells are not affected by this. I know full well about manufacturers and use of OEM's for similar products. I address it in my book to an extent. The Edge hoses are not miflex. And knowing Chris if there was an issue he'd be on it and taking care of it as he did with the springs on the BC dump valves that a few mfg's had to replace.