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CPSC, Performance Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Rims

U.S. CPSCFallsNov 14, 2001
Recalled Performance Road rims
Recalled Performance Road rims
Performance Road Bicycle with recalled rims
Performance Road Bicycle with recalled rims

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The rims can crack, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer injuries.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and return the wheels to a Performance Store for free replacement rims.

Incidents & injuries

Performance has received two reports of rims failing, though no injuries have been reported.

Product 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").

Sold on

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.

Contact the company

Consumers can call Performance at (800) 553-8324 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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