Gen1 and Gen 2 motorcycle clip-on handlebars
CPSC Recall #17-230 — September 21, 2017
Product
Gen1 and Gen 2 motorcycle clip-on handlebars
Description
This recall involves all Gen 1 and Gen 2 motorcycle clip-on aluminum handlebars for motorcycles distributed or sold for use on non-public roads. Gen 1 handlebars have a golden 40 mm tube with a black clamp and texturized gray end cover. Renthal and adjustability markings are etched on the tube and on the clamp. Gen 2 handlebars have a silver 20 mm tube with a black tip on one end and a two-screw clamp on the other end. Renthal is printed on the clamp.Gen 1Gen 2CL100CL101CL102CL103CL104CL105CL106CL107CL108CL109
Hazard
The handlebar clamp can crack and fail, posing a crash hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
Renthal has received 22 reports of handlebars cracking. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handlebars and contact Renthal for free replacement handlebars.
Units Affected
3,000
Sold At
Renthal motorcycle dealers nationwide from April 2009 through July 2017 for about $215.
Manufacturer
Renthal, of Cheshire, United Kingdom
Importer
Tucker Rocky Corporation, Inc., of Ft. Worth, Texas and LeMans Corporation, of Janesville, Wis.
Manufactured In
United Kingdom