CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2004-09-22

CPSC, Performance Inc. and Supergo Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebars

04220 · Recalled 2004-09-22 · CPSC page

Recalled "Forte Flyte OS" Carbon Handlebar
Recalled "Forte Flyte OS" Carbon Handlebar

Description

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.

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

Performance Inc. has received one report of handlebars breaking. No injuries were reported.

Remedy

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.

Products

NameModelUnits
"Forte Flyte OS" and "Weyless CF200" Carbon HandlebarsAbout 300

Parties

Manufacturers
Performance Inc., Supergo Inc.
Made in
Taiwan
Sold at
The recalled handlebars were sold by mail order, Web sites, Performance, Supergo retail stores for about $169.

Consumer contact

Contact Performance at (800) 553-8324 or Supergo at (800) 398-9702 between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday, or visit the company's website at www.performancebike.com

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Recalled "Supergo Weyless CF200" Carbon Handlebar
Recalled "Supergo Weyless CF200" Carbon Handlebar

Source: CPSC recall 04220. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.