CPSC2010-03-23
Ventus Bicycle Aerobars Recalled by 3T Cycling Srl Due to Fall Hazard
3T Cycling Srl, Italy
Hazard
The two rubber hand grips on the aerobars (handle bars) can loosen or slip off during use, posing a fall or injury hazard to the rider.
Remedy
Contact BikeMine to receive a free redesigned rubber grip set and adhesive kit or information on how to bring your Ventus bar to a local retailer for a repair.
Sold at
Independent bicycle retailers and Internet retailers nationwide sold the aerobars from January 2008 through November 2009 for about $1,200 for the Ltd. models and $1,000 for the Team models.
Affected count
About 325
Injuries reported
Two incidents were reported to 3T involving adults with minor abrasions.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Ventus Ltd™ and Ventus Team™ Bicycle Aerobars
Consumer contact
For more information contact BikeMine toll-free at 1-877-861-9125 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit 3T's recall web page at www.TheNew3t.com/VentusRecall
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Ventus-Bicycle-Aerobars-Recalled-by-3T-Cycling-Srl-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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