VisionTech USA, Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, VisionTech USA, Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Aero Bars
The centerpiece of these bicycle aero bars can crack or break, causing the bicycle rider to lose control and crash.
- Units
- About 280
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $435
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Bicycle specialty stores nationwide, from March 2002 through March 2003, for about $435.
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- VisionTech USA, Inc., of Auburn, Wash.
Incident log
VisionTech has received two reports of the centerpiece of these aero bars breaking, resulting in minor scrapes and abrasions.
What the notice says to do
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.
VisionTech USA, Inc. toll-free at 877-743-3372 between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUL 25 2005; last revised OCT 22 2024.