3T Design Recalls Cervélo Bicycles with Aura Pro Handlebars Due to Risk of Injury

The bicycle's handlebar clamps can detach during riding causing the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury.

Recall #: 13181
Affected scope: About 623 in the United States and 53 in Canada

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

3T Design Ltd., of Hong Kong recalled The Aura Pro custom bicycle handlebars are original equipment on the 2013 Cervélo P-Serie….

3T Design Recalls Cervélo Bicycles with Aura Pro Handlebars Due to Risk of Injury was recalled by 3T Design Ltd., of Hong Kong in April 25, 2013. Reason: The bicycle's handlebar clamps can detach during riding causing the rider to lose control, posing a risk of i…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using their bicycles immediately and contact 3T Design to obtain a …. Verify recall #13181 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

3T Design Ltd., of Hong Kong issued this CPSC recall-The bicycle's handlebar clamps can detach during riding causing the rider to lose control, posing a risk of i….

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agency class: April 25, 2013
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13181 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

The Aura Pro custom bicycle handlebars are original equipment on the 2013 Cervélo P-Series bicycles which come in black, gray and red color combinations. The handlebars are finished in gloss black with "3T," AURA-PRO," and "ULTIMATE-PERFORMANCE" in white on the handlebar's top surface. The recall includes the P3 with Shimano Ultegra and P5 Three with SRAM Red bicycle models. "Cervélo" and "P3" or "P5" appear on the bicycle's frame.

Reason for recall

The bicycle's handlebar clamps can detach during riding causing the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using their bicycles immediately and contact 3T Design to obtain a free repair kit that includes four replacement bolts and instructions. Consumers can follow the instructions to replace the handlebar's bolts or take the bicycle to a Cervélo authorized dealer for a free repair.

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	13181
Date reported	April 25, 2013
Date initiated	April 25, 2013
Recalling firm	3T Design Ltd., of Hong Kong
Affected scope	About 623 in the United States and 53 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 stop using their bicycles immediately and contact 3T Design to obtain a free repair kit that includes four repla…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

The bicycle's handlebar clamps can detach during riding causing the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury.

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 25, 2013. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13181.

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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