CPSC, Performance Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Rims
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2001-11-14 · 02038
Hazards
The rims can crack, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer injuries.
Recall
Number
02038
Date
2001-11-14
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Performance Road 2001 Bicycle Rims
Companies
Retailer(s)
Performance Stores and the company's website sold these bicycle rims, from February 2001 through October 2001, for $600 for Performance bicycles and between $35 and $130 for bicycle wheels with rims built on.
Importer(s)
Performance Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.C.
Description
The recalled rims were used on both the front and rear wheels of the 2001 Model bicycles (with the R-101 model name), Performance Forte/Forte SL rims, and Performance Forte SL road wheels. The silver or black rims have the above-mentioned brand and model names on the rim (i.e., "Forte Pro SL").