Safety regulator, VisionTech USA, Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Aero Bars
Recall 05229 · Jul 25, 2005 · VisionTech USA, Inc.
280
units affected
280
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05229
- Date
- Jul 25, 2005
- Company
- VisionTech USA, Inc.
- Units affected
- 280
- Product
- VisionTech USA SuperMax, TriMax, TriMax Plus and Pro model Integrated Bicycle Aero Bars
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
Aero bars are handlebar extensions typically used on racing and triathlon bicycles that either clip on to the handlebars or are sold as an integrated handlebar and stem system. The aero bars allow riders to ride in an aerodynamic crouching position. The recalled aero bars are an integrated system, having a cast aluminumm centerpiece, which is attached to a handlebar, a stem and two aero bars, each approximately 15 inches long, protruding in front of the handlebar. The VisionTech logo is displayed in gold lettering against a black background on the wings of the bar. Bicycle aero bars bearing a silver and red decal on the wings with the words "Vision by Full Speed Ahead" are not included in this recall.
What can happen
The centerpiece of these bicycle aero bars can crack or break, causing the bicycle rider to lose control and crash.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the bicycle aero bars immediately and contact VisionTech USA, Inc. to have their aero bars tested. A free replacement will be provided for any bicycle aero bars found defective.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- VisionTech has received two reports of the centerpiece of these aero bars breaking, resulting in minor scrapes and abrasions.
- Sold at
- Bicycle specialty stores nationwide, from March 2002 through March 2003, for about $435.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled visiontech usa supermax, trimax, trimax plus and pro model integrated bicycle aero bars?
Consumers should stop using the bicycle aero bars immediately and contact VisionTech USA, Inc. to have their aero bars tested. A free replacement will be provided for any bicycle aero bars found defective.
What is the hazard?
The centerpiece of these bicycle aero bars can crack or break, causing the bicycle 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.