Bicycle Handlebars Recalled by Euro Asia Imports; Handlebars Can Break Resulting in Loss of Control and Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-01-25). Hazards: fall, crash. Models: B259AA. About 2,000 units in the US and 70 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12095 |
| Published | 2012-01-25 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-15 |
| Product category | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products | Bicycle Handlebars |
| Firm named in the title | Euro Asia Imports |
| Firms | Nitto Co Ltd., of Japan (manufacturer); Euro Asia Imports, of La Crescenta, Calif. (importer); The Merry Sales Co., of South San Francisco, Calif. (importer); Bicycle Technologies Intl., of Santa Fe, N.M. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Japan |
| Units (US) | 2,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 70 |
| Model numbers | B259AA |
| Hazard classes | fall, crash |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from January 2008 through July 2011 for between $60 and $80. |
Description
This recall involves Nitto aluminum bicycle handlebars with model number B259AA. They were sold in the following colors: red, blue, black, gold, green, pink and silver. "NITTO" and "B259" are printed at the end of the handlebars.
Hazard
The recalled bicycle handlebars can break while the user is riding the bike, resulting in loss of control and a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handlebars and contact Euro Asia Imports to receive free replacement handlebars.
Incidents and injuries
Two incidents of the handlebars breaking have been reported, including one involving a fall and a cut to the rider's leg.
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