"Forte Flyte OS" and "Weyless CF200" Carbon Handlebars
CPSC Recall #04-220 — September 21, 2004
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 04-220 |
| Recall Date | September 21, 2004 |
| Remedy Type | Refund, Replace |
| Units Affected | About 300 |
| Manufacturer | Performance Inc. and Supergo Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.C. |
| Manufactured In | Taiwan |
Where It Was Sold
| The recalled handlebars were sold by mail order |
| websites |
| and Performance and Supergo retail stores for about $169. The Scattante bike equipped with the defective handlebars sold for $3 |
| 295. |
Product
"Forte Flyte OS" and "Weyless CF200" Carbon Handlebars
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Performance Inc. and Supergo Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.C. are voluntarily recalling about 300 "Forte Flyte OS" and "Weyless CF200" Carbon Handlebars. The handlebars can develop cracks that may not be visible, which can cause the handlebar to break without warning, resulting in serious injury or death.Name of product: "Forte Flyte OS" and "Weyless CF200" Carbon HandlebarsUnits: About 300Manufacturer: Performance Inc. and Supergo Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.C.Hazard: The handlebars can develop cracks that may not be visible, which can cause the handlebar to break without warning, resulting in serious injury or death.Incidents/Injuries: Performance Inc. has received one report of handlebars breaking. No injuries were reported.Description: Only the Performance Forte Flyte OS Carbon Road handlebars and the Supergo Weyless OS Carbon Road handlebars are included in the recall. Both handlebars are natural carbon gray. The Performance Forte Flyte has printing along the top of the handlebar. On the left front is "Forte" in red, and on the right front is "Flyte." On the right top is "ACT" in large white letters and "Advanced Carbon Technology" in smaller letters. The Supergo Weyless handlebar says "Weyless" in white and has a red oval with "Full Carbon Composite" printed in white. On the left side is "CF" in red, "200" in white, and "Hi-Pressure Solid Compaction" in white. The Performance handlebars were sold separately, not as part of a bicycle. The Supergo handlebars were sold separately and as part of the 2004 Scattante SC-R bicycle.Sold at: The recalled handlebars were sold by mail order, websites, and Performance and Supergo retail stores for about $169. The Scattante bike equipped with the defective handlebars sold for $3,295.Manufactured in: TaiwanRemedy: Consumers should stop using the bicycles with these handlebars immediately and return the handlebars to the nearest Performance or Supergo stores for a replacement or refund.Consumer Contact: Contact Performance at (800) 553-8324 or Supergo at (800) 398-9702 between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday, or visit the company's website at www.performancebike.com.
Hazard
The handlebars can develop cracks that may not be visible, which can cause the handlebar to break without warning, resulting in serious injury or death.
Incidents & Injuries
Performance Inc. has received one report of handlebars breaking. No injuries were reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should stop using the bicycles with these handlebars immediately and return the handlebars to the nearest Performance or Supergo stores for a replacement or refund.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund, Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund, Replace) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.