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CPSC, VisionTech USA, Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Aero Bars is CPSC recall #05229, announced on July 25, 2005. The CPSC cites the following hazard: Aero bars are handlebar extensions typically used on racing and triathlon bicycles that either clip on to the handlebars or are sold as an integrated handlebar and stem system. The aero bars allow riders to ride in an aerodynamic crouching position. The recalled aero bars are an integrated system, having a cast aluminumm centerpiece, which is attached to a handlebar, a stem and two aero bars, each approximately 15 inches long, protruding in front of the handlebar. The VisionTech logo is displayed in gold lettering against a black background on the wings of the bar. Bicycle aero bars bearing a silver and red decal on the wings with the words "Vision by Full Speed Ahead" are not included in this recall. The remedy is consumers should stop using the bicycle aero bars immediately and contact visiontech usa, inc. to have their aero bars tested. a free replacement will be provided for any bicycle aero bars found defective.. Affected brand: VisionTech USA, Inc..
Aero bars are handlebar extensions typically used on racing and triathlon bicycles that either clip on to the handlebars or are sold as an integrated handlebar and stem system. The aero bars allow riders to ride in an aerodynamic crouching position. The recalled aero bars are an integrated system, having a cast aluminumm centerpiece, which is attached to a handlebar, a stem and two aero bars, each approximately 15 inches long, protruding in front of the handlebar. The VisionTech logo is displayed in gold lettering against a black background on the wings of the bar. Bicycle aero bars bearing a silver and red decal on the wings with the words "Vision by Full Speed Ahead" are not included in this recall.
Affected products
VisionTech USA SuperMax, TriMax, TriMax Plus and Pro model Integrated Bicycle Aero Bars
Recalled brands
VisionTech USA, Inc.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the bicycle aero bars immediately and contact VisionTech USA, Inc. to have their aero bars tested. A free replacement will be provided for any bicycle aero bars found defective.
Recall date
July 25, 2005
CPSC recall #05229 covers CPSC, VisionTech USA, Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Aero Bars, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on July 25, 2005. The CPSC cites the following hazard: Aero bars are handlebar extensions typically used on racing and triathlon bicycles that either clip on to the handlebars or are sold as an integrated handlebar and stem system. The aero bars allow riders to ride in an aerodynamic crouching position. The recalled aero bars are an integrated system, having a cast aluminumm centerpiece, which is attached to a handlebar, a stem and two aero bars, each approximately 15 inches long, protruding in front of the handlebar. The VisionTech logo is displayed in gold lettering against a black background on the wings of the bar. Bicycle aero bars bearing a silver and red decal on the wings with the words "Vision by Full Speed Ahead" are not included in this recall.
The CPSC remedy for recall #05229 is consumers should stop using the bicycle aero bars immediately and contact visiontech usa, inc. to have their aero bars tested. a free replacement will be provided for any bicycle aero bars found defective.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-VisionTech-USA-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycle-Aero-Bars-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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