CPSC recall · Reported November 14, 2001
CPSC, Performance Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Rims
The rims can crack, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer injuries.
The CPSC recalled The recalled rims were used on both the front and rear wheels of the 2001 Model bicycles ….
CPSC, Performance Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Rims was recalled and listed by the CPSC in November 14, 2001. Reason: The rims can crack, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer injuries.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and return the wheels to a Perform…. Verify recall #02038 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The rims can crack, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer injuries..
- None
- agency class
- 1K units
- affected scope
- November 14, 2001
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02038 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
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").
Reason for recall
The rims can crack, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer injuries.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and return the wheels to a Performance Store for free replacement rims.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02038 |
| Date reported | November 14, 2001 |
| Date initiated | November 14, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | 1,150 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and return the wheels to a Performance Store for free replacement rims.
- Check the recall number (02038) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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