Shimano Recalls to Repair PRO VIBE Bicycle Handlebars Due to a Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-08-30). Hazards: fall. Models: PRHA0099, PRHA0102, PRHA0103, PRHA0105, PRHA0106. About 67 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12264 |
| Published | 2012-08-30 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-22 |
| Product category | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products | PRO VIBE Carbon bicycle handlebars |
| Firm named in the title | Shimano |
| Firms | Great Go Cycles Inc., of Taiwan (manufacturer); Shimano American Corporation, of Irvine, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 67 |
| Model numbers | PRHA0099, PRHA0102, PRHA0103, PRHA0105, PRHA0106 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from June 2011 through April 2012 for about $370. |
Description
The recalled bicycle handlebars, intended for high-end road racing bikes, are compact and drop-shaped . The handlebars are sold separately and they have two labels with "Pro Vibe" logo directly printed on them. The model number appears on the bar code sticker on the packaging and serial numbers are printed on a label inside the tube of the handlebar. The recalled model numbers are: PRHA0099, PRHA0102, PRHA0103, PRHA0105 and PRHA0106. The affected serial codes are: JE028ZG, JE101ZG, JE106ZG, JF081ZG, JF102ZG, JG048ZG, JH006ZG and JH077ZG.
Hazard
The recalled handlebars can break during riding, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled handlebars and contact Shimano for information about obtaining a free replacement from an authorized retailer in their area.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Machine access
This record, with every extracted field, the source record (contact text and images withheld) and provenance: GET https://api.data.aroqon.com/v1/product-recalls/cpsc-12264. Look up a model number or UPC with /v1/product-recalls/lookup?code=…. About the dataset · free and paid keys.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice (US Government work). Not affiliated with or endorsed by CPSC. Structured by Data Foundry (product-recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-28. Always confirm with the agency notice.