3T Design Recalls Cervélo Bicycles with Aura Pro Handlebars Due to Risk of Injury
Recall 13181 · Apr 25, 2013 · 3T Design Ltd.
623
units affected
623
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13181
- Date
- Apr 25, 2013
- Company
- 3T Design Ltd.
- Units affected
- 623
- Product
- Cervélo Bicycles with Aura Pro Handlebars
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The Aura Pro custom bicycle handlebars are original equipment on the 2013 Cervélo P-Series bicycles which come in black, gray and red color combinations. The handlebars are finished in gloss black with "3T," AURA-PRO," and "ULTIMATE-PERFORMANCE" in white on the handlebar's top surface. The recall includes the P3 with Shimano Ultegra and P5 Three with SRAM Red bicycle models. "Cervélo" and "P3" or "P5" appear on the bicycle's frame.
What can happen
The bicycle's handlebar clamps can detach during riding causing the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury.
The fix
Consumers should stop using their bicycles immediately and contact 3T Design to obtain a free repair kit that includes four replacement bolts and instructions. Consumers can follow the instructions to replace the handlebar's bolts or take the bicycle to a Cervélo authorized dealer for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 3T Design has received one report of an incident resulting in minor injuries.
- Sold at
- Cervélo bicycle retailers nationwide from September 2012 through January 2013 for about $3,600 for the P3 with Shimano Ultegra bicycle and about $6,000 for the P5 Three with SRAM Red bicycle with these handlebars.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled cervélo bicycles with aura pro handlebars?
Consumers should stop using their bicycles immediately and contact 3T Design to obtain a free repair kit that includes four replacement bolts and instructions. Consumers can follow the instructions to replace the handlebar's bolts or take the bicycle to a Cervélo authorized dealer for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The bicycle's handlebar clamps can detach during riding causing the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.