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CPSCRecalled Mar 23, 2010 · #10175

Ventus Bicycle Aerobars Recalled by 3T Cycling Srl Due to Fall Hazard

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.

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
Ventus Ltd™ and Ventus Team™ Bicycle Aerobars
Type
Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Manufacturer
3T Cycling Srl, Italy
Model numbers
UPCs
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.
Made in
Taiwan

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice