The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·04220·Announced 2004-09-22

CPSC Recalls Performance and Supergo Carbon Bicycle Handlebars

Performance and Supergo are recalling carbon handlebars that can crack and break without warning, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The source states the hazard can result in 'serious injury or death' but explicitly notes that 'No injuries were reported,' which aligns with the rubric criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recalling approximately 300 units of Performance Forte Flyte OS and Supergo Weyless CF200 carbon handlebars. These handlebars are natural carbon gray and were sold separately or as part of the 2004 Scattante SC-R bicycle. The Performance handlebars feature specific red and white printing, while the Supergo handlebars display 'Weyless' in white with a red oval.

The recall is due to a hazard where the handlebars can develop invisible cracks that may cause them to break without warning. This failure can result in serious injury or death. Performance Inc. has received one report of handlebars breaking, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using these handlebars immediately. They can return the handlebars to the nearest Performance or Supergo store for a replacement or refund. The handlebars were sold by mail order, websites, and retail stores for about $169.

The recalled product

Product
Forte Flyte OS and "Weyless CF200" Carbon Handlebars
Manufacturer
Performance Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.C.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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