CPSC, Performance Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Attachments
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2290.
The recalled Performance Forte Pro Stix Bar Ends are three to four inches in length and attach to the ends of the handlebar. The bar ends are primarily used during hill climbing when mountain biking, as they give a rider added leverage when he/she is off the seat and pedaling up a steep incline. The bar ends were manufactured in Taiwan.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2290.
Consumers should stop using the bar ends immediately and return them for a replacement or refund. Consumers can return the bar ends to the nearest Performance Store or by mailing them to Performance Inc., Attn: Returns Dept., One Performance Way, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.
✅ 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 Nationwide, As Well As The Performance Inc. Web Site, Sold The Bar Ends, From April 2002 Through September 2002, For Between $13 And $20. 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-2290.
For more information, consumers should call Performance Inc. at (800) 553- 8324 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.performancebike.com
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Performance Stores Nationwide, As Well As The Performance Inc. Web Site, Sold The Bar Ends, From April 2002 Through September 2002, For Between $13 And $20. Recall FAQ
Performance Stores Nationwide, As Well As The Performance Inc. Web Site, Sold The Bar Ends, From April 2002 Through September 2002, For Between $13 And $20. is the subject of a bicycles & wheeled sports recall: CPSC, Performance Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Attachments. The notice was published on October 2, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 900 units are potentially affected.