Bicycle Technologies Intl · Recalled
Bicycle Handlebars Recalled by Euro Asia Imports; Handlebars Can Break Resulting in Loss of Control and Fall Hazard
The recalled bicycle handlebars can break while the user is riding the bike, resulting in loss of control and a fall hazard.
- Units
- About 2,000 in the United States and 70 in Canada
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $60–$80
- Remedy
- Replace
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
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from January 2008 through July 2011 for between $60 and $80.
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Made in
- Japan
- Recalled by
- Bicycle Technologies Intl., of Santa Fe, N.M., Euro Asia Imports, of La Crescenta, Calif., Nitto Co Ltd., of Japan, The Merry Sales Co., of South San Francisco, Calif.
Incident log
Two incidents of the handlebars breaking have been reported, including one involving a fall and a cut to the rider's leg.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handlebars and contact Euro Asia Imports to receive free replacement handlebars.
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
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 JAN 25 2012; last revised APR 15 2016.
