Ventus Bicycle Aerobars Recalled by 3T Cycling Srl Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-03-23). Hazards: fall, injury. About 325 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10175 |
| Published | 2010-03-23 |
| Last updated | 2016-08-08 |
| Product category | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products | Ventus Ltd™ and Ventus Team™ Bicycle Aerobars |
| Firm named in the title | 3T Cycling Srl |
| Firms | 3T Cycling Srl, Italy (manufacturer); BikeMine, of Oklahoma City, Okla. (distributor); Quality Bicycle Parts, of Bloomington, Minn (distributor); Security Bicycle Accessories, of Hempstead, N.Y. (distributor); Bicycle Technologies International, Ltd. (BTI), of Santa Fe, N.M. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 325 |
| Hazard classes | fall, injury |
| Remedy classes | repair |
| Sold | 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. |
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.
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.
Remedy
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.
Incidents and injuries
Two incidents were reported to 3T involving adults with minor abrasions.
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