CPSCGeneral Alert
3T Design Recalls Cervélo Bicycles with Aura Pro Handlebars Due to Risk of Injur...
Published: April 25, 2013Recall ID: 13181Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The bicycle's handlebar clamps can detach during riding causing the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Cervélo Bicycles with Aura Pro Handlebars
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/3T-Design-Recalls-Cervelo-Bicycles-with-Aura-Pro-Handlebars |
| Title | 3T Design Recalls Cervélo Bicycles with Aura Pro Handlebars Due to Risk of Injury |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13181.LARGE_AURA%2520PRO%2520handlebars.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Aura Pro Handlebars |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13181.LARGE_P3%2520Ultegra.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Cervélo P3 with Shimano Ultegra model with Aura Pro handlebars. |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13181.LARGE_P5%2520Three.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Cervélo P5 Three with SRAM Red model with Aura Pro handlebars. |
| Hazards › Name | The bicycle's handlebar clamps can detach during riding causing the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury. |
| Injuries › Name | 3T Design has received one report of an incident resulting in minor injuries. |
| Products › Name | Cervélo Bicycles with Aura Pro Handlebars |
| Products › Type | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 68242 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 623 in the United States and 53 in Canada |
| Recall I D | 1370 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Cervélo bicycle retailers nationwide from September 2012 through January 2013 for about $3,600 for the P3 with Shimano Ultegra bicycle and about $6,000 for the P5 Three with SRAM Red bicycle with these handlebars. |
| Recall Date | 2013-04-25T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Cervélo Cycles Inc., of Toronto, Canada |
| Recall Number | 13181 |
| Manufacturers › Name | 3T Design Ltd., of Hong Kong |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2013/26801r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | 3T Design Ltd. at (800) 223-3207 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.3tcycling.com and click on Recall for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-02-05T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | China |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | United States |