CPSC2002-10-02
CPSC, Performance Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Attachments
Performance Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.C.
Hazard
The bar ends can crack when tightened and come loose during use, which can cause riders to lose control of the bicycle and possibly suffer injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the bar ends immediately and return them for a replacement or refund. Consumers can return the bar ends to the nearest Performance Store or by mailing them to Performance Inc., Attn: Returns Dept., One Performance Way, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.
Sold at
Performance stores nationwide, as well as the Performance Inc. web site, sold the bar ends, from April 2002 through September 2002, for between $13 and $20.
Affected count
About 900 sets
Injuries reported
Performance Inc. has received two reports of the bar ends cracking, though no injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Products
Performance Forte Pro Stix Bar Ends (Bicycle Handlebar Extensions)
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers should call Performance Inc. at (800) 553- 8324 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.performancebike.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Performance-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycle-Handlebar-AttachmentsDon't want to check this manually?
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