3T recalls Ventus bicycle aerobars with loose rubber grips that can slip, causing falls. Owners should contact BikeMine for free grip replacements or repairs.
The two rubber hand grips on the aerobars (handle bars) can loosen or slip off during use, posing a fall or injury hazard to the rider.
3T is recalling Ventus bicycle aerobars because the rubber hand grips can loosen or slip during use, potentially causing falls. This affects riders who use these aerobars and could lead to injuries if the grips become unstable.
The rubber hand grips on the aerobars can loosen or slip off during use. This creates a fall hazard for the rider, especially if the grips become unstable while cycling.
Riders of Ventus bicycle aerobars are affected. Those who use the aerobars daily or in high-risk conditions (like steep terrain) are most at risk of falls.
Check for the "Ventus" and "3T" logos on the top of the aerobar with model names like "Ventus Ltd" or "Ventus Team". The recalled bars were sold in specific colors: black with red stripe for Team models and black with silver stripe for Ltd models.
Get a free redesigned rubber grip set and adhesive kit to fix the slipping grips.
Take your Ventus aerobar to a local retailer for a repair using the provided adhesive kit.
Contact BikeMine to receive a free redesigned rubber grip set and adhesive kit or information on how to bring your Ventus bar to a local retailer for a repair.
No. Only Ventus Ltd and Ventus Team models with specific color stripes (black with red for Team, black with silver for Ltd) are recalled.
Check for the "Ventus" and "3T" logos on the top of the bar. If it has a black stripe with red or silver, it may be affected.
Yes, but if the grips slip, stop using them immediately to avoid falls.
We’ve drafted a message you can send 3T to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 172 — 3T Ventus Ltd™ and Ventus Team™ Bicycle Aerobars Hello, I own a Ventus Ltd™ and Ventus Team™ Bicycle Aerobars that is covered by recall 172 from 3T. The official recall notice states: Contact BikeMine to receive a free redesigned rubber grip set and adhesive kit or information on how to bring your Ventus bar to a local retailer for a repair. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
