The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12264·Announced 2012-08-30

Shimano Recalls PRO VIBE Carbon Bicycle Handlebars Due to Fall Hazard

Shimano is recalling about 67 PRO VIBE Carbon bicycle handlebars because they can break during riding, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.

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 due to breakage) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Shimano American Corporation is recalling approximately 67 PRO VIBE Carbon bicycle handlebars. These handlebars are intended for high-end road racing bikes and are compact and drop-shaped. The product was manufactured by Great Go Cycles Inc. of Taiwan and sold separately at bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from June 2011 through April 2012 for about $370.

The recalled handlebars can break during riding, which poses a fall hazard. The company has not reported any injuries associated with the defect. The affected model numbers are PRHA0099, PRHA0102, PRHA0103, PRHA0105, and PRHA0106. Affected serial codes include JE028ZG, JE101ZG, JE106ZG, JF081ZG, JF102ZG, JG048ZG, JH006ZG, and JH077ZG.

Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled handlebars. They should contact Shimano American Corporation at (800) 353-4719 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or visit www.shimano.com to obtain information about a free replacement from an authorized retailer in their area.

The recalled product

Product
PRO VIBE Carbon bicycle handlebars
Manufacturer
Great Go Cycles Inc., of Taiwan
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
67

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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