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Bicycle Handlebars Recalled by Euro Asia Imports; Handlebars Can Break Resulting in Loss of Control and Fall Hazard

U.S. CPSCFallsJan 25, 2012
Photo from the official notice: Bicycle Handlebars Recalled by Euro Asia Imports; Handlebars Can Break Resulting in Loss of Control and Fall Hazard
Photo from the official notice: Bicycle Handlebars Recalled by Euro Asia Imports; Handlebars Can Break Resulting in Loss of Control and Fall Hazard
Photo from the official notice: Bicycle Handlebars Recalled by Euro Asia Imports; Handlebars Can Break Resulting in Loss of Control and Fall Hazard

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

Hazard

The recalled bicycle handlebars can break while the user is riding the bike, resulting in loss of control and a fall hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handlebars and contact Euro Asia Imports to receive free replacement handlebars.

Replace

Incidents & injuries

Two incidents of the handlebars breaking have been reported, including one involving a fall and a cut to the rider's leg.

Product 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.

Sold on

Bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from January 2008 through July 2011 for between $60 and $80.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Euro Asia Imports toll-free at (888) 662-1814 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website atwww.euroasiaimports.com

Matching notices: same barcode or model

Other official notices (EU, U.S. or UK) with the same barcode, or the same brand and model number. Check the details: a match is a strong hint, not proof that it is the same product.

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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