3T Design Recalls Cervélo Bicycles with Aura Pro Handlebars
3T Design is recalling specific Cervélo bicycles because the handlebar clamps can detach, causing the rider to lose control and potentially be injured.
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 handlebars can detach, causing loss of control. One report of minor injuries has been received, but no serious injuries or deaths are reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
3T Design Ltd. is recalling approximately 623 Cervélo bicycles in the United States and 53 in Canada. The recall involves 2013 Cervélo P-Series bicycles, specifically the P3 with Shimano Ultegra and P5 Three with SRAM Red models, equipped with Aura Pro custom handlebars. These handlebars are finished in gloss black with white text reading "3T," "AURA-PRO," and "ULTIMATE-PERFORMANCE." The bicycles were sold at Cervélo bicycle retailers nationwide from September 2012 through January 2013 for approximately $3,600 to $6,000.
The recall is due to a risk of injury because the bicycle's handlebar clamps can detach during riding. This failure can cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle. 3T Design has received one report of an incident resulting in minor injuries.
Consumers should stop using their bicycles immediately. They should contact 3T Design to obtain a free repair kit that includes four replacement bolts and instructions. Consumers can follow the instructions to replace the handlebar's bolts or take the bicycle to a Cervélo authorized dealer for a free repair. 3T Design can be reached at (800) 223-3207 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.3tcycling.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- Cervélo Bicycles with Aura Pro Handlebars
- Manufacturer
- 3T Design Ltd., of Hong Kong
- Category
- Consumer Product — Bicycles
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 623
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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