CPSC recall 04-220, announced September 22, 2004, covers Performance Forte Flyte OS and "Weyless CF200" Carbon Handlebars (about 300 units). The handlebars can develop cracks that may not be visible, which can cause the handlebar to break without warning, resulting in serious injury or death. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should stop using the bicycles with these handlebars immediately and return the handlebars to the nearest Performance or Supergo stores for a replacement or refund. Recall contact: call (800) 553-8324 or (800) 398-9702, or go to www.performancebike.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
Only the Performance Forte Flyte OS Carbon Road handlebars and the Supergo Weyless OS Carbon Road handlebars are included in the recall. Both handlebars are natural carbon gray. The Performance Forte Flyte has printing along the top of the handlebar. On the left front is "Forte" in red, and on the right front is "Flyte." On the right top is "ACT" in large white letters and "Advanced Carbon Technology" in smaller letters. The Supergo Weyless handlebar says "Weyless" in white and has a red oval with "Full Carbon Composite" printed in white. On the left side is "CF" in red, "200" in white, and "Hi-Pressure Solid Compaction" in white. The Performance handlebars were sold separately, not as part of a bicycle. The Supergo handlebars were sold separately and as part of the 2004 Scattante SC-R bicycle.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The handlebars can develop cracks that may not be visible, which can cause the handlebar to break without warning, resulting in serious injury or death.
Incidents and injuries
Performance Inc. has received one report of handlebars breaking. No injuries were reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the bicycles with these handlebars immediately and return the handlebars to the nearest Performance or Supergo stores for a replacement or refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Performance
- Manufacturer
- Performance Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.C., Supergo Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.C.
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 04-220
- Units
- About 300
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- The recalled handlebars were sold by mail order, Web sites, and Performance and Supergo retail stores for about $169.
Forte Flyte OS and "Weyless CF200" Carbon Handlebars
CPSC product type: Bicycles & Accessories
Recall contact information
Contact Performance at (800) 553-8324 or Supergo at (800) 398-9702 between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday, or visit the company's website at www.performancebike.com
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