CPSC2004-09-22
CPSC, Performance Inc. and Supergo Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebars
Performance Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.C.
Hazard
The handlebars can develop cracks that may not be visible, which can cause the handlebar to break without warning, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the bicycles with these handlebars immediately and return the handlebars to the nearest Performance or Supergo stores for a replacement or refund.
Sold at
The recalled handlebars were sold by mail order, Web sites, and Performance and Supergo retail stores for about $169.
Affected count
About 300
Injuries reported
Performance Inc. has received one report of handlebars breaking. No injuries were reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Products
"Forte Flyte OS" and "Weyless CF200" Carbon Handlebars
Consumer contact
Contact Performance at (800) 553-8324 or Supergo at (800) 398-9702 between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday, or visit the company's website at www.performancebike.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Performance-Inc-and-Supergo-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycle-Handlebars-Don't want to check this manually?
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