CPSC2001-11-29
CPSC, Profile-Design LLC Announce Recall of Bicycle "Aero Bars"
Profile-Design LLC, of Long Beach Calif.
Hazard
The brackets that attach the aero bars' forearm pads, where riders rest their arms, can loosen or separate during use, causing the rider to lose control and crash.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled aero bars immediately and contact the company to receive two free replacement brackets.
Sold at
Independent bicycle stores worldwide sold the recalled aero bars. The Carbon X aero bars were sold, from August 1999 through November 2001, for about $349, and the Carbon Stryke aero bars were sold, from May 1999 through November 2001, for about $139.
Affected count
About 8,400
Injuries reported
Profile-Design has received one report of a bracket on one of the aero bars loosening, resulting in a rider crashing and suffering a broken rib and abrasions.
Products
"Aero bars" handlebar extensions
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers should contact Profile-Design at (888) 800-5999 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's web site at www.profile-design.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Profile-Design-LLC-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycle-Aero-BarsDon't want to check this manually?
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