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Ventus Bicycle Aerobars Recalled by 3T Cycling Srl Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled March 23, 2010 · CPSC recall 10175 · Ventus

Picture of Recalled Aerobar model Ventus LTDPicture of Recalled Aerobar model Ventus Team
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 325
Incidents / injuries
Two incidents were reported to 3T involving adults with minor abrasions.

Description

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.

What to do

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.

Contact

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

Product
Ventus Ltd™ and Ventus Team™ Bicycle Aerobars
Manufacturer(s)
3T Cycling Srl, Italy
Distributed by
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.
Retailers
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.
Made in
Taiwan

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

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