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

Name: Bicycle Handlebars Recalled by Euro Asia Imports; Handlebars Can Break Resulting in Loss of Control and Fall Hazard
Brand: Nitto Co Ltd., of Japan
SKU: CPSC-12095
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

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

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Recalling FirmNitto Co Ltd., of Japan

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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