CPSC2001-11-14
CPSC, Performance Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Rims
Performance Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.C.
Hazard
The rims can crack, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and return the wheels to a Performance Store for free replacement rims.
Sold at
Performance Stores and the company's website sold these bicycle rims, from February 2001 through October 2001, for $600 for Performance bicycles and between $35 and $130 for bicycle wheels with rims built on.
Affected count
1,150
Injuries reported
Performance has received two reports of rims failing, though no injuries have been reported.
Products
Performance Road 2001 Bicycle Rims
Consumer contact
Consumers can call Performance at (800) 553-8324 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Performance-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycle-Rims-Don't want to check this manually?
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