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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2012-08-30

Shimano Recalls to Repair PRO VIBE Bicycle Handlebars Due to a Fall Hazard

Is my product affected?

PRO VIBE Carbon bicycle handlebars

  • Brand Great Go Cycles Inc., of Taiwan
  • Brand Shimano American Corporation, of Irvine, Calif.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Shimano has recalled PRO VIBE bicycle handlebars designed for high-end road racing bikes because the handlebars can break during riding and cause a fall. The affected handlebars are compact and drop-shaped, sold separately, and have "Pro Vibe" logos printed directly on them. The recalled model numbers are PRHA0099, PRHA0102, PRHA0103, PRHA0105, and PRHA0106, with affected serial codes including JE028ZG, JE101ZG, JE106ZG, JF081ZG, JF102ZG, JG048ZG, JH006ZG, and JH077ZG. Model numbers appear on bar code stickers on the packaging, while serial numbers are printed on a label inside the handlebar tube.

Consumers with affected handlebars should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with them and contact Shimano for information about obtaining a free replacement from an authorized retailer in their area.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The recalled handlebars can break during riding, posing a fall hazard.

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

The recalled bicycle handlebars, intended for high-end road racing bikes, are compact and drop-shaped . The handlebars are sold separately and they have two labels with "Pro Vibe" logo directly printed on them. The model number appears on the bar code sticker on the packaging and serial numbers are printed on a label inside the tube of the handlebar. The recalled model numbers are: PRHA0099, PRHA0102, PRHA0103, PRHA0105 and PRHA0106. The affected serial codes are: JE028ZG, JE101ZG, JE106ZG, JF081ZG, JF102ZG, JG048ZG, JH006ZG and JH077ZG.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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