Shimano Recalls to Repair PRO VIBE Bicycle Handlebars Due to a Fall Hazard
Recall 12264 · Aug 30, 2012 · Shimano
67
units affected
67
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12264
- Date
- Aug 30, 2012
- Company
- Shimano
- Units affected
- 67
- Product
- PRO VIBE Carbon bicycle handlebars
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recalled bicycle handlebars, intended for high-end road racing bikes, are compact and drop-shaped . The handlebars are sold separately and they have two labels with "Pro Vibe" logo directly printed on them. The model number appears on the bar code sticker on the packaging and serial numbers are printed on a label inside the tube of the handlebar. The recalled model numbers are: PRHA0099, PRHA0102, PRHA0103, PRHA0105 and PRHA0106. The affected serial codes are: JE028ZG, JE101ZG, JE106ZG, JF081ZG, JF102ZG, JG048ZG, JH006ZG and JH077ZG.
What can happen
The recalled handlebars can break during riding, posing a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled handlebars and contact Shimano for information about obtaining a free replacement from an authorized retailer in their area.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from June 2011 through April 2012 for about $370.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled pro vibe carbon bicycle handlebars?
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled handlebars and contact Shimano for information about obtaining a free replacement from an authorized retailer in their area.
What is the hazard?
The recalled handlebars can break during riding, posing 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.