CPSCRecalled Sep 22, 2004 · #04220
CPSC, Performance Inc. and Supergo Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebars
Hazard
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.
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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.
Product details
- Product
- Forte Flyte OS and "Weyless CF200" Carbon Handlebars
- Type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Manufacturer
- Performance Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.C. | Supergo Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.C.
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- The recalled handlebars were sold by mail order, Web sites, and Performance and Supergo retail stores for about $169.
- Made in
- Taiwan
What you should do
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.