Bicycle Handlebars Recalled by Euro Asia Imports; Handlebars Can Break Resulting in Loss of Control and Fall Hazard
Recall 12095 · Jan 25, 2012 · Nitto Co Ltd.
2,000
units affected
2,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12095
- Date
- Jan 25, 2012
- Company
- Nitto Co Ltd.
- Units affected
- 2,000
- Product
- Bicycle Handlebars
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves Nitto aluminum bicycle handlebars with model number B259AA. They were sold in the following colors: red, blue, black, gold, green, pink and silver. "NITTO" and "B259" are printed at the end of the handlebars.
What can happen
The recalled bicycle handlebars can break while the user is riding the bike, resulting in loss of control and a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handlebars and contact Euro Asia Imports to receive free replacement handlebars.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Two incidents of the handlebars breaking have been reported, including one involving a fall and a cut to the rider's leg.
- Sold at
- Bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from January 2008 through July 2011 for between $60 and $80.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bicycle handlebars?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handlebars and contact Euro Asia Imports to receive free replacement handlebars.
What is the hazard?
The recalled bicycle handlebars can break while the user is riding the bike, resulting in loss of control and a fall hazard.
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.