CPSC recall 02-038, announced November 14, 2001, covers Performance Road 2001 Bicycle Rims (1,150 units). The rims can crack, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer injuries. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and return the wheels to a Performance Store for free replacement rims. Recall contact: call (800) 553-8324.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: R-101.
Which products are included?
The recalled rims were used on both the front and rear wheels of the 2001 Model bicycles (with the R-101 model name), Performance Forte/Forte SL rims, and Performance Forte SL road wheels. The silver or black rims have the above-mentioned brand and model names on the rim (i.e., "Forte Pro SL").
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The rims can crack, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer injuries.
Incidents and injuries
Performance has received two reports of rims failing, though no injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and return the wheels to a Performance Store for free replacement rims.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Performance
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 02-038
- Units
- 1,150
- Sold at / sales period
- Performance Stores and the company's website sold these bicycle rims, from February 2001 through October 2001, for $600 for Performance bicycles and between $35 and $130 for bicycle wheels with rims built on.
- Importer
- Performance Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.C.
Performance Road 2001 Bicycle Rims
CPSC product type: Bicycles & Accessories
Recall contact information
Consumers can call Performance at (800) 553-8324 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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