Bicycle Handlebars Recalled by Euro Asia Imports
Bicycle Handlebars Recalled by Euro Asia Imports; Handlebars Can Break Resulting in Loss of Control and Fall Hazard
Why was Bicycle Handlebars Recalled by Euro Asia Imports recalled?
The recalled bicycle handlebars can break while the user is riding the bike, resulting in loss of control and a fall hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handlebars and contact Euro Asia Imports to receive free replacement handlebars. Contact: For additional information, contact Euro Asia Imports toll-free at (888) 662-1814 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website atwww.euroasiaimports.com
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
- Bicycle Handlebars
- Company
- Nitto Co Ltd., of Japan, Euro Asia Imports, of La Crescenta, Calif., The Merry Sales Co., of South San Francisco, Calif., Bicycle Technologies Intl., of Santa Fe, N.M.
- Quantity
- About 2,000 in the United States and 70 in Canada
- Sold at
- Bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from January 2008 through July 2011 for between $60 and $80.
- Recall date
- January 25, 2012
- Incidents / injuries
- Two incidents of the handlebars breaking have been reported, including one involving a fall and a cut to the rider's leg.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.