CPSC, Performance Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Rims
CPSC recall 02038. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The rims can crack, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer injuries.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and return the wheels to a Performance Store for free replacement rims.
CPSC recall 02038 has the recall date 14 Nov 2001. The notice names the firm Performance. The recall has about 1,150 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Bicycles & Accessories.
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| Incidents and injuries | Performance has received two reports of rims failing, though no injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,150 |
| 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"). |
| Product | Performance Road 2001 Bicycle Rims, 1,150, Bicycles & Accessories |
| Sold at | 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. |
| Importer | Performance Inc |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,150Median of 2001: 22,500
- CPSC recalls of 2001
- 245
- Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
- 12%
- Recalls of 2001 in the category Bicycles & Accessories
- 7%
- Recalls on the register that name Performance
- 8
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 4 Jan 2012 | Bicycle Pedals Recalled by Performance Inc. Due to Fall Hazard |
| 22 Apr 2008 | Performance Inc. Recalls Bicycle Resistance Trainers Due to Puncture Hazard |
| 7 Mar 2006 | Fall Hazard Prompts Performance Inc. to Recall Bicycle Resistance Trainers for Repair |
| 22 Sep 2004 | CPSC, Performance Inc. and Supergo Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebars |
| 2 Oct 2002 | CPSC, Performance Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Attachments |
| 19 May 1998 | Campus Bicycle Pedals Recalled by Performance |
| 8 May 1996 | Bicycle Recalled by Performance |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 02038The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 02038. https://recallregister.com/product/2040-cpsc-performance-inc-announce-recall-of-bicycle-rims/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 02038 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Performance has received two reports of rims failing, though no injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 02038?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
1,150
- How many CPSC recalls name Performance?
- 8 CPSC recalls on this register name Performance. This recall is 1 of them.