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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2005-07-25

CPSC, VisionTech USA, Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Aero Bars

Is my product affected?

VisionTech USA SuperMax, TriMax, TriMax Plus and Pro model Integrated Bicycle Aero Bars

  • Brand VisionTech USA, Inc., of Auburn, Wash.

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

What happened

VisionTech USA, Inc. is recalling bicycle aero bars with an integrated system design featuring a cast aluminum centerpiece attached to handlebars, a stem, and two aero bars extending approximately 15 inches in front. The centerpiece of these aero bars can crack or break, which may cause the bicycle rider to lose control and crash. Aero bars displaying the VisionTech logo in gold lettering on a black background are affected by this recall, but aero bars with a silver and red decal reading "Vision by Full Speed Ahead" are not included.

Consumers who own the recalled aero bars should stop using them immediately and contact VisionTech USA, Inc. to have their aero bars tested. The company will provide a free replacement for any aero bars found to be defective.

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

Hazard

The centerpiece of these bicycle aero bars can crack or break, causing the bicycle rider to lose control and crash.

What should I do?

Consumers should stop using the bicycle aero bars immediately and contact VisionTech USA, Inc. to have their aero bars tested. A free replacement will be provided for any bicycle aero bars found defective.

Details from the source

Aero bars are handlebar extensions typically used on racing and triathlon bicycles that either clip on to the handlebars or are sold as an integrated handlebar and stem system. The aero bars allow riders to ride in an aerodynamic crouching position. The recalled aero bars are an integrated system, having a cast aluminumm centerpiece, which is attached to a handlebar, a stem and two aero bars, each approximately 15 inches long, protruding in front of the handlebar. The VisionTech logo is displayed in gold lettering against a black background on the wings of the bar. Bicycle aero bars bearing a silver and red decal on the wings with the words "Vision by Full Speed Ahead" are not included in this recall.

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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