Performance Recalls Campus Bicycle Pedals Due to Axle Breakage Risk

Plain-English summary

Performance Inc. of Chapel Hill, N.C., is recalling 3,650 pairs of Performance Campus bicycle pedals in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall was issued because the axle on some pedals can break, which may cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall, and be injured. Performance has received 10 reports of pedal axles breaking, but no injuries have been reported.

The recalled clipless pedals are black and chrome. They can be identified by inspecting the axle: the recalled model axle is hollow for 1 inch deep inside the axle, measuring from the crank side of the pedal, whereas the replacement pedal axle is hollow for only 3/16 inch deep. The word "PERFORMANCE" is written on the end of the pedals.

These pedals were sold at Performance stores nationwide and through Performance catalogs from December 1996 through April 1998 for about $50. Consumers should stop using bicycles with these pedals immediately. Owners can bring their bicycles to a Performance store to have their pedals inspected and receive a free replacement pair if needed. For more information, consumers can contact Performance's Technical Department at (800) 553-8324 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. EDT, Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product

Performance Campus bicycle pedals

Manufacturer

Performance

Category

Consumer Product — Bicycle Accessories

Hazard

• loss-of-control
• fall-injury

Distribution

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