CPSC, Performance Inc. and Supergo Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebars
CPSC recall 04220. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 04220 has the recall date 22 Sep 2004. The notice names the firm Performance. The recall has about 300 units. The median CPSC recall of 2004 has 13,500 units. CPSC gives the product type Bicycles & Accessories.
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| Incidents and injuries | Performance Inc. has received one report of handlebars breaking. No injuries were reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 300 |
| 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. |
| Product | Forte Flyte OS and "Weyless CF200" Carbon Handlebars, About 300, Bicycles & Accessories |
| Sold at | The recalled handlebars were sold by mail order, Web sites, and Performance and Supergo retail stores for about $169. |
| Manufacturer | Performance Inc; Supergo Inc |
| Made in | Taiwan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 300Median of 2004: 13,500
- CPSC recalls of 2004
- 278
- Recalls of 2004 with one of the same hazards
- 15%
- Recalls of 2004 in the category Bicycles & Accessories
- 3%
- 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 |
| 2 Oct 2002 | CPSC, Performance Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Attachments |
| 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 04220The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 04220. https://recallregister.com/product/2689-cpsc-performance-inc-and-supergo-inc-announce-recall-of-bicycle-handle/. 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 04220 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Performance Inc. has received one report of handlebars breaking. No injuries were reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
The recalled handlebars were sold by mail order, Web sites, and Performance and Supergo retail stores for about $169.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 04220?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 300
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Taiwan