CPSCGeneral Alert
Shimano Recalls to Repair PRO VIBE Bicycle Handlebars Due to a Fall Hazard
Published: August 30, 2012Recall ID: 12264Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The recalled handlebars can break during riding, posing a fall hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled bicycle handlebars, intended for high-end road racing bikes, are compact and drop-shaped . The handlebars are sold separately and they have two labels with "Pro Vibe" logo directly printed on them. The model number appears on the bar code sticker on the packaging and serial numbers are printed on a label inside the tube of the handlebar. The recalled model numbers are: PRHA0099, PRHA0102, PRHA0103, PRHA0105 and PRHA0106. The affected serial codes are: JE028ZG, JE101ZG, JE106ZG, JF081ZG, JF102ZG, JG048ZG, JH006ZG and JH077ZG.
Affected Products
PRO VIBE Carbon bicycle handlebars
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Shimano-Recalls-to-Repair-PRO-VIBE-Bicycle-Handlebars-Due-to-a-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Shimano Recalls to Repair PRO VIBE Bicycle Handlebars Due to a Fall Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12264.12264a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | PRO VIBE Bicycle Handlebars label |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12264.12264b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | PRO VIBE Bicycle Handlebars |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12264.12264c.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | PRO VIBE Bicycle Handlebars |
| Hazards › Name | The recalled handlebars can break during riding, posing a fall hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | PRO VIBE Carbon bicycle handlebars |
| Products › Type | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 68242 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 67 |
| Recall I D | 1129 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled handlebars and contact Shimano for information about obtaining a free replacement from an authorized retailer in their area. |
| Importers › Name | Shimano American Corporation, of Irvine, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from June 2011 through April 2012 for about $370. |
| Recall Date | 2012-08-30T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled bicycle handlebars, intended for high-end road racing bikes, are compact and drop-shaped . The handlebars are sold separately and they have two labels with "Pro Vibe" logo directly printed on them. The model number appears on the bar code sticker on the packaging and serial numbers are printed on a label inside the tube of the handlebar. The recalled model numbers are: PRHA0099, PRHA0102, PRHA0103, PRHA0105 and PRHA0106. The affected serial codes are: JE028ZG, JE101ZG, JE106ZG, JF081ZG, JF102ZG, JG048ZG, JH006ZG and JH077ZG. |
| Recall Number | 12264 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Great Go Cycles Inc., of Taiwan |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Shimano American Corporation at (800) 353-4719 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.shimano.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-22T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |