3T Design Recalls Cervélo Bicycles with Aura Pro Handlebars Due to Risk of Injury
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2013-04-25 · 13181
Hazards
The bicycle's handlebar clamps can detach during riding causing the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury.
Recall
Number
13181
Date
2013-04-25
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Cervélo Bicycles with Aura Pro Handlebars
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
3T Design Ltd., of Hong Kong
Retailer(s)
Cervélo bicycle retailers nationwide from September 2012 through January 2013 for about $3,600 for the P3 with Shimano Ultegra bicycle and about $6,000 for the P5 Three with SRAM Red bicycle with these handlebars.
Distributor(s)
Cervélo Cycles Inc., of Toronto, Canada
Country of manufacture
China; United States
Description
The Aura Pro custom bicycle handlebars are original equipment on the 2013 Cervélo P-Series bicycles which come in black, gray and red color combinations. The handlebars are finished in gloss black with "3T," AURA-PRO," and "ULTIMATE-PERFORMANCE" in white on the handlebar's top surface. The recall includes the P3 with Shimano Ultegra and P5 Three with SRAM Red bicycle models. "Cervélo" and "P3" or "P5" appear on the bicycle's frame.