Bicycle Handlebars Recalled by Euro Asia Imports; Handlebars Can Break Resulting in Loss of Control and Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2012-01-25 · 12095
Hazards
The recalled bicycle handlebars can break while the user is riding the bike, resulting in loss of control and a fall hazard.
Recall
Number
12095
Date
2012-01-25
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Bicycle Handlebars
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Nitto Co Ltd., of Japan
Retailer(s)
Bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from January 2008 through July 2011 for between $60 and $80.
Importer(s)
Euro Asia Imports, of La Crescenta, Calif.; The Merry Sales Co., of South San Francisco, Calif.; Bicycle Technologies Intl., of Santa Fe, N.M.
Country of manufacture
Japan
Description
This recall involves Nitto aluminum bicycle handlebars with model number B259AA. They were sold in the following colors: red, blue, black, gold, green, pink and silver. "NITTO" and "B259" are printed at the end of the handlebars.