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CPSC, Profile-Design LLC Announce Recall of Bicycle "Aero Bars"

Recalled November 29, 2001 · CPSC recall 02054 · Profile-Design

Recalled "Aero bars" handlebar extensions

Hazard

The brackets that attach the aero bars' forearm pads, where riders rest their arms, can loosen or separate during use, causing the rider to lose control and crash.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled aero bars immediately and contact the company to receive two free replacement brackets.

Units

About 8,400

Incidents / injuries

Profile-Design has received one report of a bracket on one of the aero bars loosening, resulting in a rider crashing and suffering a broken rib and abrasions.

Description

The aero bars are handlebar extensions that either mount in the center of the handlebars or are sold as a complete handlebar and stem system. The aero bars allow riders to ride in an aerodynamic crouching position. The recall includes "Carbon X"™ and "Carbon Stryke"™ aero bars. The Carbon X aero bar is a complete bicycle handlebar and stem system, and includes the writing "Profile Design" and "Carbon X." The Carbon Stryke aero bar attaches to existing bicycle handlebars, and includes the writing "Profile Design" and "Carbon Stryke." Both aero bars are black. Aero bar ZB brackets that are welded together or have a spring-loaded flip-up design are not part of the recall.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled aero bars immediately and contact the company to receive two free replacement brackets.

Contact

For more information, consumers should contact Profile-Design at (888) 800-5999 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's web site at www.profile-design.com

Product

Aero bars handlebar extensions

Manufacturer(s)

Profile-Design LLC, of Long Beach Calif.

Retailers

Independent bicycle stores worldwide sold the recalled aero bars. The Carbon X aero bars were sold, from August 1999 through November 2001, for about $349, and the Carbon Stryke aero bars were sold, from May 1999 through November 2001, for about $139.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →