Recalls / 2012-01-04

Bicycle Pedals Recalled by Performance Inc. Due to Fall Hazard

12078 · Recalled 2012-01-04 · CPSC page

Description

Forté Pro Carbon Road Pedals are sold in sets of two bicycle pedals that attach to cycling shoes. The pedal body is black and is made of lightweight carbon injected thermoplastic. The axle is a black and made of chromium molybdenum steel with a black steel axle. The front, top of the pedal has "Carbon" printed in red; the top middle has "EPS-R" embossed in the body with the "R" in red and on the top rear of the pedal the word "Forté" printed in white. The outer edge of the pedal has the Forté logos, crossed F's, in white. The catalog number, 50-8128, is used in all catalogs.

Hazards

The pedal body can break or crack during use, causing the rider to lose control and posing a fall hazard.

Reported injuries

Performance has received three reports of the pedals breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycle pedals and contact Performance to obtain a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
2011 Forté Pro Carbon Road Pedals		About 2,900

Parties

Importer: Performance, Inc, of Chapel Hill, N.C.
Made in: Taiwan
Sold at: Performance's website, catalogs, Performance retail stores

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Performance at (800) 553-8324 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.performancebike.com

Source: CPSC recall 12078. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.