CPSC, Profile-Design LLC Announce Recall of Bicycle "Aero Bars"
CPSC recall 02054. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The brackets that attach the aero bars' forearm pads, where riders rest their arms, can loosen or separate during use, causing the rider to lose control and crash.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the recalled aero bars immediately and contact the company to receive two free replacement brackets.
CPSC recall 02054 has the recall date 29 Nov 2001. The notice names the firm Profile-Design. The recall has about 8,400 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Crash. CPSC gives the product type Bicycles & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Profile-Design has received one report of a bracket on one of the aero bars loosening, resulting in a rider crashing and suffering a broken rib and abrasions. |
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| Units | 8,400 |
| Description | The aero bars are handlebar extensions that either mount in the center of the handlebars or are sold as a complete handlebar and stem system. The aero bars allow riders to ride in an aerodynamic crouching position. The recall includes "Carbon X"™ and "Carbon Stryke"™ aero bars. The Carbon X aero bar is a complete bicycle handlebar and stem system, and includes the writing "Profile Design" and "Carbon X." The Carbon Stryke aero bar attaches to existing bicycle handlebars, and includes the writing "Profile Design" and "Carbon Stryke." Both aero bars are black. Aero bar ZB brackets that are welded together or have a spring-loaded flip-up design are not part of the recall. |
| Product | Aero bars handlebar extensions, About 8,400, Bicycles & Accessories |
| Sold at | Independent bicycle stores worldwide sold the recalled aero bars. The Carbon X aero bars were sold, from August 1999 through November 2001, for about $349, and the Carbon Stryke aero bars were sold, from May 1999 through November 2001, for about $139. |
| Manufacturer | Profile-Design LLC, of Long Beach Calif |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 8,400Median of 2001: 22,500
- CPSC recalls of 2001
- 245
- Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
- 3%
- Recalls of 2001 in the category Bicycles & Accessories
- 7%
- Recalls on the register that name Profile-Design
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 11 Dec 2019 | Profile Design Recalls Bicycle Carbon Aerobars Due to Crash Hazard |
| 9 May 2017 | Profile Design Recalls Bicycle Handlebar Stems Due to Loss of Control and Crash Hazard |
| 30 Nov 2000 | CPSC, Profile Design Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Stems |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 02054The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 02054. https://recallregister.com/product/2055-cpsc-profile-design-llc-announce-recall-of-bicycle-aero-bars/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 02054 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Profile-Design has received one report of a bracket on one of the aero bars loosening, resulting in a rider crashing and suffering a broken rib and abrasions.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Independent bicycle stores worldwide sold the recalled aero bars. The Carbon X aero bars were sold, from August 1999 through November 2001, for about $349, and the Carbon Stryke aero bars were sold, from May 1999 through November 2001, for about $139.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 02054?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 8,400
- How many CPSC recalls name Profile-Design?
- 4 CPSC recalls on this register name Profile-Design. This recall is 1 of them.