Product Recall Number: 20-039
Why was Aeria Ultimate carbon aerobars recalled?
The bicycle aerobars can crack and break, causing the rider to lose control and crash.
Product Recall Number: 20-039
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2019-12-11
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Aeria Ultimate carbon aerobars
Description: This recall involves Profile Design Aeria Ultimate carbon aerobars sold individually and as an original equipment upgrade on consumer configurable Dimond Brand Bikes and Quintana Roo model bicycles. The aerobars were sold in one size and are all matte black in color. “Profile Design” and “Ultimate” are embossed in gloss black on the top of the rear edge of the aerobars. The best way to identify recalled handlebars is to measure the uncut hand extensions from the leading edge of wing to tip of hand extension (where brake lever is placed). On recalled bars it is 13.6 cm (5.3 in) measured from leading edge of wing.
Hazard Description: The bicycle aerobars can crack and break, causing the rider to lose control and crash.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 260
Incidents: The firm has received two reports of the bicycle aerobars cracking or breaking. No injuries reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled aerobars and contact Profile Design for instructions to receive a free replacement aerobar via their local retailer.
Sold At: Independent bicycle stores nationwide from May 2017 through October 2018 for about $1,300 for the aerobar sold individually or between $5,200 and $14,000 as original equipment on bicycles.
Importers: Profile Design, of Carson, Calif.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: Profile Design, of Carson, Calif.
Manufactured In: Taiwan
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed