Performance Inc. and Supergo, in cooperation with the CPSC have announced the voluntary recall of roughly 300 “Forte Flyte OS” and “Weyless CF200” Carbon Handlebars. According to the companies, 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.
So far, Performance has received one report of handlebars breaking, but no injuries were reported. 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.
The recalled handlebars, manufactured in Taiwan, were sold by mail order, Web sites, and Performance and Supergo retail stores for about $169. The Scattante bike equipped with the defective handlebars sold for $3,295. The companies advise that 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.
