Safety regulator, Performance Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Rims
Recall 02038 · Nov 14, 2001 · Performance Inc.
1,150
units affected
1,150
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02038
- Date
- Nov 14, 2001
- Company
- Performance Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,150
- Product
- Performance Road 2001 Bicycle Rims
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recalled rims were used on both the front and rear wheels of the 2001 Model bicycles (with the R-101 model name), Performance Forte/Forte SL rims, and Performance Forte SL road wheels. The silver or black rims have the above-mentioned brand and model names on the rim (i.e., "Forte Pro SL").
What can happen
The rims can crack, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer injuries.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and return the wheels to a Performance Store for free replacement rims.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Performance has received two reports of rims failing, though no injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Performance Stores and the company's website sold these bicycle rims, from February 2001 through October 2001, for $600 for Performance bicycles and between $35 and $130 for bicycle wheels with rims built on.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled performance road 2001 bicycle rims?
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and return the wheels to a Performance Store for free replacement rims.
What is the hazard?
The rims can crack, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer injuries.
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.