CPSC, Performance Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Attachments
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-10-02). Hazards: crash. About 900 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03002 |
| Published | 2002-10-02 |
| Last updated | 2025-04-25 |
| Product category | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products | Performance Forte Pro Stix Bar Ends (Bicycle Handlebar Extensions) |
| Firm named in the title | Performance Inc. |
| Firms | Performance Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.C. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 900 |
| Hazard classes | crash |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
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.
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.
Remedy
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.
Incidents and injuries
Performance Inc. has received two reports of the bar ends cracking, though no injuries have been reported.
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