Bicycle Handlebars Recalled by Euro Asia Imports; Handlebars Can Break Resulting in Loss of Control and Fall Hazard

The recalled bicycle handlebars can break while the user is riding the bike, resulting in loss of control and a fall hazard.

Recall #: 12095
Affected scope: About 2,000 in the United States and 70 in Canada

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Nitto Co Ltd., of Japan recalled This recall involves Nitto aluminum bicycle handlebars with model number B259AA. They wer….

Bicycle Handlebars Recalled by Euro Asia Imports; Handlebars Can Break Resulting in Loss … was recalled by Nitto Co Ltd., of Japan in January 25, 2012. Reason: The recalled bicycle handlebars can break while the user is riding the bike, resulting in loss of control and…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handlebars and contact Euro Asia Imp…. Verify recall #12095 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Nitto Co Ltd., of Japan issued this CPSC recall-The recalled bicycle handlebars can break while the user is riding the bike, resulting in loss of control and….

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agency class: January 25, 2012
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12095 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

Reason for recall

The recalled bicycle handlebars can break while the user is riding the bike, resulting in loss of control and a fall hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handlebars and contact Euro Asia Imports to receive free replacement handlebars.

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	12095
Date reported	January 25, 2012
Date initiated	January 25, 2012
Recalling firm	Nitto Co Ltd., of Japan
Affected scope	About 2,000 in the United States and 70 in Canada
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 immediately stop using the recalled handlebars and contact Euro Asia Imports to receive free replacement handleb…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

This recall involves Nitto aluminum bicycle handlebars with model number B259AA. They were sold in the following colors: red, blue, black, gold, green, pink and silver. "NITTO" and "B259" are printed at the end of the handlebars.. Recalled by Nitto Co Ltd., of Japan. Units affected: About 2,000 in the United States and 70 in Canada.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The recalled bicycle handlebars can break while the user is riding the bike, resulting in loss of control and a fall hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handlebars and contact Euro Asia Imports to receive free replacement handlebars.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 25, 2012. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12095.

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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