Safety regulator, Performance Inc. and Supergo Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebars
Recall 04220 · Sep 22, 2004 · Performance Inc.
300
units affected
300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04220
- Date
- Sep 22, 2004
- Company
- Performance Inc.
- Units affected
- 300
- Product
- Forte Flyte OS and "Weyless CF200" Carbon Handlebars
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
Only the Performance Forte Flyte OS Carbon Road handlebars and the Supergo Weyless OS Carbon Road handlebars are included in the recall. Both handlebars are natural carbon gray. The Performance Forte Flyte has printing along the top of the handlebar. On the left front is "Forte" in red, and on the right front is "Flyte." On the right top is "ACT" in large white letters and "Advanced Carbon Technology" in smaller letters. The Supergo Weyless handlebar says "Weyless" in white and has a red oval with "Full Carbon Composite" printed in white. On the left side is "CF" in red, "200" in white, and "Hi-Pressure Solid Compaction" in white. The Performance handlebars were sold separately, not as part of a bicycle. The Supergo handlebars were sold separately and as part of the 2004 Scattante SC-R bicycle.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Performance Inc. has received one report of handlebars breaking. No injuries were reported.
- Sold at
- The recalled handlebars were sold by mail order, Web sites, and Performance and Supergo retail stores for about $169.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled forte flyte os and "weyless cf200" carbon handlebars?
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.
What is the 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.
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.