Ventus Bicycle Aerobars Recalled by 3T Cycling Srl Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 10175 · Mar 23, 2010 · 3T Cycling Srl, Italy
325
units affected
325
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10175
- Date
- Mar 23, 2010
- Company
- 3T Cycling Srl, Italy
- Units affected
- 325
- Product
- Ventus Ltd™ and Ventus Team™ Bicycle Aerobars
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves all Ventus Ltd, Ventus Ltd 17, Ventus Ltd Gold, Ventus Ltd Track, Ventus Team and Ventus Team 17 bicycle aerobars. The recalled aerobar models were sold in one size and color for each model; Black with red stripe for the Team and black with silver stripe for the Ltd. The "Ventus" and "3T" logos are on the top side of the bar with the model name.
What can happen
The two rubber hand grips on the aerobars (handle bars) can loosen or slip off during use, posing a fall or injury hazard to the rider.
The fix
Contact BikeMine to receive a free redesigned rubber grip set and adhesive kit or information on how to bring your Ventus bar to a local retailer for a repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Two incidents were reported to 3T involving adults with minor abrasions.
- Sold at
- Independent bicycle retailers and Internet retailers nationwide sold the aerobars from January 2008 through November 2009 for about $1,200 for the Ltd. models and $1,000 for the Team models.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ventus ltd™ and ventus team™ bicycle aerobars?
Contact BikeMine to receive a free redesigned rubber grip set and adhesive kit or information on how to bring your Ventus bar to a local retailer for a repair.
What is the hazard?
The two rubber hand grips on the aerobars (handle bars) can loosen or slip off during use, posing a fall or injury hazard to the rider.
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.