Product Recall Number: 12264
Why was PRO VIBE Carbon bicycle handlebars recalled?
The recalled handlebars can break during riding, posing a fall hazard.
Product Recall Number: 12264
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2012-08-29
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: PRO VIBE Carbon bicycle handlebars
Description: The carbon handlebars made for road racing bikes can break while the bicycle is in use. This poses a fall hazard.
Hazard Description: The recalled handlebars can break during riding, posing a fall hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 67
Incidents: None reported.
Remedy: 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.
Sold At: Bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from June 2011 through April 2012 for about $370.
Importers: Shimano American Corporation, of Irvine, Calif.
Manufacturers: Great Go Cycles Inc., of Taiwan
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Taiwan
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed