CPSC recall 10-175, announced March 23, 2010, covers Ventus Ltd™ and Ventus Team™ Bicycle Aerobars (about 325 units). 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. The notice cites 2 incident reports. 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. Recall contact: call 1-877-861-9125, or go to www.TheNew3t.com/VentusRecall.
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.
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?
This recall involves all Ventus Ltd, Ventus Ltd 17, Ventus Ltd Gold, Ventus Ltd Track, Ventus Team and Ventus Team 17 bicycle aerobars. The recalled aerobar models were sold in one size and color for each model; Black with red stripe for the Team and black with silver stripe for the Ltd. The "Ventus" and "3T" logos are on the top side of the bar with the model name.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
Two incidents were reported to 3T involving adults with minor abrasions.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- 3T Cycling Srl, Italy
- Manufacturer
- 3T Cycling Srl, Italy
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 10-175
- Units
- About 325
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Independent bicycle retailers and Internet retailers nationwide sold the aerobars from January 2008 through November 2009 for about $1,200 for the Ltd. models and $1,000 for the Team models.
- Distributor
- BikeMine, of Oklahoma City, Okla., Quality Bicycle Parts, of Bloomington, Minn, Security Bicycle Accessories, of Hempstead, N.Y., Bicycle Technologies International, Ltd. (BTI), of Santa Fe, N.M.
Ventus Ltd™ and Ventus Team™ Bicycle Aerobars
CPSC product type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Recall contact information
For more information contact BikeMine toll-free at 1-877-861-9125 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit 3T's recall web page at www.TheNew3t.com/VentusRecall
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