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CPSC, Performance Inc. and Supergo Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebars

Name: CPSC, Performance Inc. and Supergo Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebars
Brand: Performance Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.C., Supergo Inc., of Chapel Hil...
SKU: CPSC-04220
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: September 22, 2004Recall ID: 04220Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The handlebars can develop cracks that may not be visible, which can cause the handlebar to break without warning, resulting in serious injury or death.

Product Description & Identification

Only the Performance Forte Flyte OS Carbon Road handlebars and the Supergo Weyless OS Carbon Road handlebars are included in the recall. Both handlebars are natural carbon gray. The Performance Forte Flyte has printing along the top of the handlebar. On the left front is "Forte" in red, and on the right front is "Flyte." On the right top is "ACT" in large white letters and "Advanced Carbon Technology" in smaller letters. The Supergo Weyless handlebar says "Weyless" in white and has a red oval with "Full Carbon Composite" printed in white. On the left side is "CF" in red, "200" in white, and "Hi-Pressure Solid Compaction" in white. The Performance handlebars were sold separately, not as part of a bicycle. The Supergo handlebars were sold separately and as part of the 2004 Scattante SC-R bicycle.

Affected Products

Forte Flyte OS and "Weyless CF200" Carbon Handlebars

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Performance-Inc-and-Supergo-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycle-Handlebars-
Title	CPSC, Performance Inc. and Supergo Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebars
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/forte-flyte.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled "Forte Flyte OS" Carbon Handlebar
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/supergo-weyless.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled "Supergo Weyless CF200" Carbon Handlebar
Hazards › Name	The handlebars can develop cracks that may not be visible, which can cause the handlebar to break without warning, resulting in serious injury or death.
Injuries › Name	Performance Inc. has received one report of handlebars breaking. No injuries were reported.
Products › Name	Forte Flyte OS and "Weyless CF200" Carbon Handlebars
Products › Type	Bicycles & Accessories
Products › Category I D	1850
Products › Number Of Units	About 300
Recall I D	2689
Remedies › Name	Consumers should stop using the bicycles with these handlebars immediately and return the handlebars to the nearest Performance or Supergo stores for a replacement or refund.
Retailers › Name	The recalled handlebars were sold by mail order, Web sites, and Performance and Supergo retail stores for about $169.
Recall Date	2004-09-22T00:00:00
Description	Only the Performance Forte Flyte OS Carbon Road handlebars and the Supergo Weyless OS Carbon Road handlebars are included in the recall. Both handlebars are natural carbon gray. The Performance Forte Flyte has printing along the top of the handlebar. On the left front is "Forte" in red, and on the right front is "Flyte." On the right top is "ACT" in large white letters and "Advanced Carbon Technology" in smaller letters. The Supergo Weyless handlebar says "Weyless" in white and has a red oval with "Full Carbon Composite" printed in white. On the left side is "CF" in red, "200" in white, and "Hi-Pressure Solid Compaction" in white. The Performance handlebars were sold separately, not as part of a bicycle. The Supergo handlebars were sold separately and as part of the 2004 Scattante SC-R bicycle.
Recall Number	04220
Manufacturers › 1 › Name	Performance Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.C.
Manufacturers › 2 › Name	Supergo Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.C.
Consumer Contact	Contact Performance at (800) 553-8324 or Supergo at (800) 398-9702 between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday, or visit the company's website at www.performancebike.com
Last Publish Date	2025-03-17T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	Taiwan

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Overview

Recalling FirmPerformance Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.C., Supergo Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.C.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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