Ventus Bicycle Aerobars Recalled by 3T Cycling Srl Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2010-03-23 · 10175
Hazards
The two rubber hand grips on the aerobars (handle bars) can loosen or slip off during use, posing a fall or injury hazard to the rider.
Recall
Number
10175
Date
2010-03-23
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Ventus Ltd™ and Ventus Team™ Bicycle Aerobars
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
3T Cycling Srl, Italy
Retailer(s)
Independent bicycle retailers and Internet retailers nationwide sold the aerobars from January 2008 through November 2009 for about $1,200 for the Ltd. models and $1,000 for the Team models.
Distributor(s)
BikeMine, of Oklahoma City, Okla.; Quality Bicycle Parts, of Bloomington, Minn; Security Bicycle Accessories, of Hempstead, N.Y.; Bicycle Technologies International, Ltd. (BTI), of Santa Fe, N.M.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
Description
This recall involves all Ventus Ltd, Ventus Ltd 17, Ventus Ltd Gold, Ventus Ltd Track, Ventus Team and Ventus Team 17 bicycle aerobars. The recalled aerobar models were sold in one size and color for each model; Black with red stripe for the Team and black with silver stripe for the Ltd. The "Ventus" and "3T" logos are on the top side of the bar with the model name.