Profile Design Recalls Bicycle Carbon Aerobars Due to Crash Hazard
Recall 20039 · Dec 11, 2019 · Profile Design
260
units affected
260
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20039
- Date
- Dec 11, 2019
- Company
- Profile Design
- Units affected
- 260
- Product
- Aeria Ultimate carbon aerobars
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves Profile Design Aeria Ultimate carbon aerobars sold individually and as an original equipment upgrade on consumer configurable Dimond Brand Bikes and Quintana Roo model bicycles. The aerobars were sold in one size and are all matte black in color. "Profile Design" and "Ultimate" are embossed in gloss black on the top of the rear edge of the aerobars. The best way to identify recalled handlebars is to measure the uncut hand extensions from the leading edge of wing to tip of hand extension (where brake lever is placed). On recalled bars it is 13.6 cm (5.3 in) measured from leading edge of wing.
What can happen
The bicycle aerobars can crack and break, causing the rider to lose control and crash.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled aerobars and contact Profile Design for instructions to receive a free replacement aerobar via their local retailer.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received two reports of the bicycle aerobars cracking or breaking. No injuries reported.
- Sold at
- Independent bicycle stores nationwide from May 2017 through October 2018 for about $1,300 for the aerobar sold individually or between $5,200 and $14,000 as original equipment on bicycles.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled aeria ultimate carbon aerobars?
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled aerobars and contact Profile Design for instructions to receive a free replacement aerobar via their local retailer.
What is the hazard?
The bicycle aerobars can crack and break, causing the rider to lose control and crash.
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.