July 25, 2005
Name of Product: VisionTech USA SuperMax, TriMax, TriMax Plus and Pro
model Integrated Bicycle Aero Bars
Units: About 280
Manufacturer: VisionTech USA, Inc., of Auburn, Wash.
Hazard: The centerpiece of these bicycle aero bars can crack or break,
causing the bicycle rider to lose control and crash.
Incidents/Injuries: VisionTech has received two reports of the
centerpiece of these aero bars breaking, resulting in minor scrapes and
abrasions.
Description: Aero bars are handlebar extensions typically used on racing
and triathlon bicycles that either clip on to the handlebars or are sold
as an integrated handlebar and stem system. The aero bars allow riders
to ride in an aerodynamic crouching position. The recalled aero bars are
an integrated system which have a casted aluminum centerpiece which are
attached to a handlebar, a stem and two aero bars each approximately 15
inches long, protruding in front of the handlebar. The VisionTech logo
is displayed in gold lettering against a black background on the wings
of the bar. Bicycle aero bars bearing a silver and red decal on the
wings with the words "Vision by Full Speed Ahead" are not included in
this recall.
Consumer Contact: Contact VisionTech USA, Inc. toll-free at (866)
204-5798, pin number 0118, between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through
Friday.
To view this recall online, please visit our website at:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05229.html
Name of Product: VisionTech USA SuperMax, TriMax, TriMax Plus and Pro
model Integrated Bicycle Aero Bars
Units: About 280
Manufacturer: VisionTech USA, Inc., of Auburn, Wash.
Hazard: The centerpiece of these bicycle aero bars can crack or break,
causing the bicycle rider to lose control and crash.
Incidents/Injuries: VisionTech has received two reports of the
centerpiece of these aero bars breaking, resulting in minor scrapes and
abrasions.
Description: Aero bars are handlebar extensions typically used on racing
and triathlon bicycles that either clip on to the handlebars or are sold
as an integrated handlebar and stem system. The aero bars allow riders
to ride in an aerodynamic crouching position. The recalled aero bars are
an integrated system which have a casted aluminum centerpiece which are
attached to a handlebar, a stem and two aero bars each approximately 15
inches long, protruding in front of the handlebar. The VisionTech logo
is displayed in gold lettering against a black background on the wings
of the bar. Bicycle aero bars bearing a silver and red decal on the
wings with the words "Vision by Full Speed Ahead" are not included in
this recall.
Consumer Contact: Contact VisionTech USA, Inc. toll-free at (866)
204-5798, pin number 0118, between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through
Friday.
To view this recall online, please visit our website at:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05229.html
