CPSC, VisionTech USA, Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle
CPSC, VisionTech USA, Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Aero Bars
Why was CPSC, VisionTech USA, Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle recalled?
The centerpiece of these bicycle aero bars can crack or break, causing the bicycle rider to lose control and crash.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the bicycle aero bars immediately and contact VisionTech USA, Inc. to have their aero bars tested. A free replacement will be provided for any bicycle aero bars found defective. Contact: VisionTech USA, Inc. toll-free at 877-743-3372 between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- VisionTech USA SuperMax, TriMax, TriMax Plus and Pro model Integrated Bicycle Aero Bars
- Company
- VisionTech USA, Inc., of Auburn, Wash.
- Quantity
- About 280
- Sold at
- Bicycle specialty stores nationwide, from March 2002 through March 2003, for about $435.
- Recall date
- July 25, 2005
- Incidents / injuries
- VisionTech has received two reports of the centerpiece of these aero bars breaking, resulting in minor scrapes and abrasions.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
Aero bars are handlebar extensions typically used on racing and triathlon bicycles that either clip on to the handlebars or are sold as an integrated handlebar and stem system. The aero bars allow riders to ride in an aerodynamic crouching position. The recalled aero bars are an integrated system, having a cast aluminumm centerpiece, which is attached to a handlebar, a stem and two aero bars, each approximately 15 inches long, protruding in front of the handlebar. The VisionTech logo is displayed in gold lettering against a black background on the wings of the bar. Bicycle aero bars bearing a silver and red decal on the wings with the words "Vision by Full Speed Ahead" are not included in this recall.