CPSC, VisionTech USA, Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Aero Bars

The centerpiece of these bicycle aero bars can crack or break, causing the bicycle rider to lose control and crash.

Recall #: 05229
Affected scope: About 280

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

VisionTech USA, Inc., of Auburn, Wash. recalled Aero bars are handlebar extensions typically used on racing and triathlon bicycles that e….

CPSC, VisionTech USA, Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Aero Bars was recalled by VisionTech USA, Inc., of Auburn, Wash. in July 25, 2005. Reason: The centerpiece of these bicycle aero bars can crack or break, causing the bicycle rider to lose control and …. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the bicycle aero bars immediately and contact VisionTech USA,…. Verify recall #05229 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

VisionTech USA, Inc., of Auburn, Wash. issued this CPSC recall-The centerpiece of these bicycle aero bars can crack or break, causing the bicycle rider to lose control and ….

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agency class: July 25, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05229 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

Aero bars are handlebar extensions typically used on racing and triathlon bicycles that either clip on to the handlebars or are sold as an integrated handlebar and stem system. The aero bars allow riders to ride in an aerodynamic crouching position. The recalled aero bars are an integrated system, having a cast aluminumm centerpiece, which is attached to a handlebar, a stem and two aero bars, each approximately 15 inches long, protruding in front of the handlebar. The VisionTech logo is displayed in gold lettering against a black background on the wings of the bar. Bicycle aero bars bearing a silver and red decal on the wings with the words "Vision by Full Speed Ahead" are not included in this recall.

Reason for recall

The centerpiece of these bicycle aero bars can crack or break, causing the bicycle rider to lose control and crash.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the bicycle aero bars immediately and contact VisionTech USA, Inc. to have their aero bars tested. A free replacement will be provided for any bicycle aero bars found defective.

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	05229
Date reported	July 25, 2005
Date initiated	July 25, 2005
Recalling firm	VisionTech USA, Inc., of Auburn, Wash.
Affected scope	About 280
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 bicycle aero bars immediately and contact VisionTech USA, Inc. to have their aero bars tested. A …

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The centerpiece of these bicycle aero bars can crack or break, causing the bicycle rider to lose control and crash.

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This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 25, 2005. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 05229.

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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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