CPSC, Performance Inc. and Supergo Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebars
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-09-22). About 300 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04220 |
| Published | 2004-09-22 |
| Last updated | 2025-03-17 |
| Product category | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products | Forte Flyte OS and "Weyless CF200" Carbon Handlebars |
| Firm named in the title | Performance Inc. and Supergo Inc. |
| Firms | Performance Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.C. (manufacturer); Supergo Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.C. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 300 |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Sold | The recalled handlebars were sold by mail order, Web sites, and Performance and Supergo retail stores for about $169. |
Description
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.
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.
Remedy
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.
Incidents and injuries
Performance Inc. has received one report of handlebars breaking. No injuries were reported.
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