CPSCGeneral Alert
Bicycle Handlebars Recalled by Euro Asia Imports; Handlebars Can Break Resulting...
Published: January 25, 2012Recall ID: 12095Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The recalled bicycle handlebars can break while the user is riding the bike, resulting in loss of control and a fall hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Bicycle Handlebars
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Bicycle-Handlebars-Recalled-by-Euro-Asia-Imports-Handlebars-Can-Break-Resulting-in-Loss-of-Control-and-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Bicycle Handlebars Recalled by Euro Asia Imports; Handlebars Can Break Resulting in Loss of Control and Fall Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12095.12095a.jpg |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12095.12095b.jpg |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12095.12095c.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The recalled bicycle handlebars can break while the user is riding the bike, resulting in loss of control and a fall hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Two incidents of the handlebars breaking have been reported, including one involving a fall and a cut to the rider's leg. |
| Products › Name | Bicycle Handlebars |
| Products › Type | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 68242 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,000 in the United States and 70 in Canada |
| Recall I D | 965 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handlebars and contact Euro Asia Imports to receive free replacement handlebars. |
| Importers › 1 › Name | Euro Asia Imports, of La Crescenta, Calif. |
| Importers › 2 › Name | The Merry Sales Co., of South San Francisco, Calif. |
| Importers › 3 › Name | Bicycle Technologies Intl., of Santa Fe, N.M. |
| Retailers › Name | Bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from January 2008 through July 2011 for between $60 and $80. |
| Recall Date | 2012-01-25T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 12095 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Nitto Co Ltd., of Japan |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2012/12005r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Euro Asia Imports toll-free at (888) 662-1814 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website atwww.euroasiaimports.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-15T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Japan |