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CPSC, Performance Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Rims
Recalled November 14, 2001 · CPSC recall 02038 · Performance
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.
Units
1,150
Incidents / injuries
Performance has received two reports of rims failing, though no injuries have been reported.
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").
What to do
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and return the wheels to a Performance Store for free replacement rims.
Contact
Consumers can call Performance at (800) 553-8324 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Product
Performance Road 2001 Bicycle Rims
Imported by
Performance Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.C.
Retailers
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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →