The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12078·Announced 2012-01-04

Performance Recalls 2011 Forté Pro Carbon Road Pedals Due to Fall Hazard

Performance, Inc. is recalling 2011 Forté Pro Carbon Road Pedals because the pedal body can break or crack during use, posing a fall hazard to riders.

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 recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fall hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Performance, Inc. of Chapel Hill, N.C., is recalling about 2,900 sets of 2011 Forté Pro Carbon Road Pedals. The recall was initiated because the pedal body can break or crack during use, which can cause the rider to lose control and pose a fall hazard.

The pedals are sold in sets of two and attach to cycling shoes. The pedal body is black and made of lightweight carbon injected thermoplastic, while the axle is made of chromium molybdenum steel. The pedals were sold through Performance's website, catalogs, and retail stores from February 2011 through October 2011 for about $100. Performance has received three reports of the pedals breaking, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycle pedals and contact Performance to obtain a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Performance at (800) 553-8324 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.performancebike.com.

The recalled product

Product
2011 Forté Pro Carbon Road Pedals
Manufacturer
Performance, Inc, of Chapel Hill, N.C.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
2,900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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