CPSC, Performance Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Attachments

The bar ends can crack when tightened and come loose during use, which can cause riders to lose control of the bicycle and possibly suffer injuries.

Recall #: 03002
Affected scope: About 900 sets

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The CPSC recalled The recalled Performance Forte Pro Stix Bar Ends are three to four inches in length and a….

CPSC, Performance Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Attachments was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 2, 2002. Reason: The bar ends can crack when tightened and come loose during use, which can cause riders to lose control of th…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the bar ends immediately and return them for a replacement or…. Verify recall #03002 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The bar ends can crack when tightened and come loose during use, which can cause riders to lose control of th….

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agency class: October 2, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03002 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 Performance Forte Pro Stix Bar Ends are three to four inches in length and attach to the ends of the handlebar. The bar ends are primarily used during hill climbing when mountain biking, as they give a rider added leverage when he/she is off the seat and pedaling up a steep incline. The bar ends were manufactured in Taiwan.

Reason for recall

The bar ends can crack when tightened and come loose during use, which can cause riders to lose control of the bicycle and possibly suffer injuries.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the bar ends immediately and return them for a replacement or refund. Consumers can return the bar ends to the nearest Performance Store or by mailing them to Performance Inc., Attn: Returns Dept., One Performance Way, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	03002
Date reported	October 2, 2002
Date initiated	October 2, 2002
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 900 sets
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 the bar ends immediately and return them for a replacement or refund. Consumers can return the bar en…

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The bar ends can crack when tightened and come loose during use, which can cause riders to lose control of the bicycle and possibly suffer injuries.

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This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 2, 2002. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 03002.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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