3T Design Recalls Cervélo Bicycles with Aura Pro Handlebars Due to Risk of Injury
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-04-25). Hazards: crash, injury. About 623 units in the US and 53 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13181 |
| Published | 2013-04-25 |
| Last updated | 2015-02-05 |
| Product category | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products | Cervélo Bicycles with Aura Pro Handlebars |
| Firm named in the title | 3T Design |
| Firms | 3T Design Ltd., of Hong Kong (manufacturer); Cervélo Cycles Inc., of Toronto, Canada (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China, United States |
| Units (US) | 623 |
| Units (Canada) | 53 |
| Hazard classes | crash, injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Cervélo bicycle retailers nationwide from September 2012 through January 2013 for about $3,600 for the P3 with Shimano Ultegra bicycle and about $6,000 for the P5 Three with SRAM Red bicycle with these handlebars. |
Description
The Aura Pro custom bicycle handlebars are original equipment on the 2013 Cervélo P-Series bicycles which come in black, gray and red color combinations. The handlebars are finished in gloss black with "3T," AURA-PRO," and "ULTIMATE-PERFORMANCE" in white on the handlebar's top surface. The recall includes the P3 with Shimano Ultegra and P5 Three with SRAM Red bicycle models. "Cervélo" and "P3" or "P5" appear on the bicycle's frame.
Hazard
The bicycle's handlebar clamps can detach during riding causing the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using their bicycles immediately and contact 3T Design to obtain a free repair kit that includes four replacement bolts and instructions. Consumers can follow the instructions to replace the handlebar's bolts or take the bicycle to a Cervélo authorized dealer for a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
3T Design has received one report of an incident resulting in minor injuries.
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