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CPSC recall · Reported September 22, 2004

CPSC, Performance Inc. and Supergo Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebars

The handlebars can develop cracks that may not be visible, which can cause the handlebar to break without warning, resulting in serious injury or death.

Recall #
04220
Affected scope
About 300
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Performance Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.c. recalled Only the Performance Forte Flyte OS Carbon Road handlebars and the Supergo Weyless OS Car….

CPSC, Performance Inc. and Supergo Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebars was recalled by Performance Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.c. in September 22, 2004. Reason: The handlebars can develop cracks that may not be visible, which can cause the handlebar to break without war…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the bicycles with these handlebars immediately and return the…. Verify recall #04220 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Performance Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.c. issued this CPSC recall-The handlebars can develop cracks that may not be visible, which can cause the handlebar to break without war….

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04220 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

Only the Performance Forte Flyte OS Carbon Road handlebars and the Supergo Weyless OS Carbon Road handlebars are included in the recall. Both handlebars are natural carbon gray. The Performance Forte Flyte has printing along the top of the handlebar. On the left front is "Forte" in red, and on the right front is "Flyte." On the right top is "ACT" in large white letters and "Advanced Carbon Technology" in smaller letters. The Supergo Weyless handlebar says "Weyless" in white and has a red oval with "Full Carbon Composite" printed in white. On the left side is "CF" in red, "200" in white, and "Hi-Pressure Solid Compaction" in white. The Performance handlebars were sold separately, not as part of a bicycle. The Supergo handlebars were sold separately and as part of the 2004 Scattante SC-R bicycle.

Reason for recall

The handlebars can develop cracks that may not be visible, which can cause the handlebar to break without warning, resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the bicycles with these handlebars immediately and return the handlebars to the nearest Performance or Supergo stores for a replacement or refund.

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 04220
Date reported September 22, 2004
Date initiated September 22, 2004
Recalling firm Performance Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.c.
Affected scope About 300
Distribution Not disclosed
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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 bicycles with these handlebars immediately and return the handlebars to the nearest Performance o…

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
Only the Performance Forte Flyte OS Carbon Road handlebars and the Supergo Weyless OS Carbon Road handlebars are included in the recall. Both handlebars are natural carbon gray. The Performance Forte Flyte has printing along the top of the handlebar. On the left front is "Forte" in red, and on the right front is "Flyte." On the right top is "ACT" in large white letters and "Advanced Carbon Technology" in smaller letters. The Supergo Weyless handlebar says "Weyless" in white and has a red oval with "Full Carbon Composite" printed in white. On the left side is "CF" in red, "200" in white, and "Hi-Pressure Solid Compaction" in white. The Performance handlebars were sold separately, not as part of a bicycle. The Supergo handlebars were sold separately and as part of the 2004 Scattante SC-R bicycle.. Recalled by Performance Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.c.. Units affected: About 300.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The handlebars can develop cracks that may not be visible, which can cause the handlebar to break without warning, resulting in serious injury or death.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should stop using the bicycles with these handlebars immediately and return the handlebars to the nearest Performance or Supergo stores for a replacement or refund.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 22, 2004. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 04220.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
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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