CPSC, Performance Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Rims
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2040.
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").
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2040.
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and return the wheels to a Performance Store for free replacement rims.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2040.
Consumers can call Performance at (800) 553-8324 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of a bicycles & wheeled sports recall: CPSC, Performance Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Rims. The notice was published on November 14, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1,150 units are potentially affected.