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CPSCRecalled Oct 2, 2002 · #03002

CPSC, Performance Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Attachments

Hazard

The bar ends can crack when tightened and come loose during use, which can cause riders to lose control of the bicycle and possibly suffer injuries.

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Description

The recalled Performance Forte Pro Stix Bar Ends are three to four inches in length and attach to the ends of the handlebar. The bar ends are primarily used during hill climbing when mountain biking, as they give a rider added leverage when he/she is off the seat and pedaling up a steep incline. The bar ends were manufactured in Taiwan.

Product details

Product
Performance Forte Pro Stix Bar Ends (Bicycle Handlebar Extensions)
Type
Bicycles & Accessories
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Performance stores nationwide, as well as the Performance Inc. web site, sold the bar ends, from April 2002 through September 2002, for between $13 and $20.
Made in
Taiwan

What you should do

Consumers should stop using the bar ends immediately and return them for a replacement or refund. Consumers can return the bar ends to the nearest Performance Store or by mailing them to Performance Inc., Attn: Returns Dept., One Performance Way, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.

View the official CPSC notice