Shimano to Repair PRO VIBE Bicycle Handlebars recall: A Fall Hazard
Shimano Recalls to Repair PRO VIBE Bicycle Handlebars Due to a Fall Hazard
Why was Shimano to Repair PRO VIBE Bicycle Handlebars recalled?
The recalled handlebars can break during riding, posing a fall hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. Contact: For additional information, contact Shimano American Corporation at (800) 353-4719 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.shimano.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
- PRO VIBE Carbon bicycle handlebars
- Company
- Great Go Cycles Inc., of Taiwan, Shimano American Corporation, of Irvine, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 67
- Sold at
- Bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from June 2011 through April 2012 for about $370.
- Recall date
- August 30, 2012
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.