CPSC, Performance Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Attachments
CPSC recall 03002. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The bar ends can crack when tightened and come loose during use, which can cause riders to lose control of the bicycle and possibly suffer injuries.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the bar ends immediately and return them for a replacement or refund. Consumers can return the bar ends to the nearest Performance Store or by mailing them to Performance Inc., Attn: Returns Dept., One Performance Way, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.
CPSC recall 03002 has the recall date 2 Oct 2002. The notice names the firm Performance. The recall has about 900 units. The median CPSC recall of 2002 has 12,000 units. CPSC gives the product type Bicycles & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Performance Inc. has received two reports of the bar ends cracking, though no injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 900 |
| Description | The recalled Performance Forte Pro Stix Bar Ends are three to four inches in length and attach to the ends of the handlebar. The bar ends are primarily used during hill climbing when mountain biking, as they give a rider added leverage when he/she is off the seat and pedaling up a steep incline. The bar ends were manufactured in Taiwan. |
| Product | Performance Forte Pro Stix Bar Ends (Bicycle Handlebar Extensions), About 900 sets, Bicycles & Accessories |
| Sold at | Performance stores nationwide, as well as the Performance Inc. web site, sold the bar ends, from April 2002 through September 2002, for between $13 and $20. |
| Importer | Performance Inc |
| Made in | Taiwan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 900Median of 2002: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2002
- 256
- Recalls of 2002 with one of the same hazards
- 17%
- Recalls of 2002 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 |
| 14 Nov 2001 | CPSC, Performance Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Rims |
| 19 May 1998 | Campus Bicycle Pedals Recalled by Performance |
| 8 May 1996 | Bicycle Recalled by Performance |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 03002The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 03002. https://recallregister.com/product/2290-cpsc-performance-inc-announce-recall-of-bicycle-handlebar-attachments/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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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 03002 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Performance Inc. has received two reports of the bar ends cracking, though no injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Performance stores nationwide, as well as the Performance Inc. web site, sold the bar ends, from April 2002 through September 2002, for between $13 and $20.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 03002?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 900 sets
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Taiwan