VisionTech USA Recalls Integrated Bicycle Aero Bars Due to Cracking Risk
VisionTech USA is recalling specific integrated bicycle aero bars because the centerpiece can crack or break, causing riders to lose control.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the component can break and cause a crash, and minor injuries (scrapes and abrasions) have been reported, but no serious injuries or fatalities are noted.
Plain-English summary
VisionTech USA, Inc. is recalling approximately 280 SuperMax, TriMax, TriMax Plus, and Pro model Integrated Bicycle Aero Bars. These products are integrated handlebar and stem systems featuring a cast aluminum centerpiece. The recall is necessary because the centerpiece can crack or break, which may cause the bicycle rider to lose control and crash.
The affected aero bars were sold at bicycle specialty stores nationwide from March 2002 through March 2003 for about $435. The VisionTech logo is displayed in gold lettering against a black background on the wings of the bar. Aero bars bearing a silver and red decal with the words "Vision by Full Speed Ahead" are not included in this recall.
VisionTech has received two reports of the centerpiece breaking, resulting in minor scrapes and abrasions. Consumers should stop using the bicycle aero bars immediately and contact VisionTech USA, Inc. toll-free at 877-743-3372 between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to have their aero bars tested. A free replacement will be provided for any bicycle aero bars found defective.
The recalled product
- Product
- VisionTech USA SuperMax, TriMax, TriMax Plus and Pro model Integrated Bicycle Aero Bars
- Manufacturer
- VisionTech USA, Inc., of Auburn, Wash.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 280
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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