CPSC, VisionTech USA, Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Aero Bars
CPSC recall 05229. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The centerpiece of these bicycle aero bars can crack or break, causing the bicycle rider to lose control and crash.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the bicycle aero bars immediately and contact VisionTech USA, Inc. to have their aero bars tested. A free replacement will be provided for any bicycle aero bars found defective.
CPSC recall 05229 has the recall date 25 Jul 2005. The notice names the firm VisionTech. The recall has about 280 units. The median CPSC recall of 2005 has 14,000 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 | VisionTech has received two reports of the centerpiece of these aero bars breaking, resulting in minor scrapes and abrasions. |
|---|---|
| Units | 280 |
| Description | Aero bars are handlebar extensions typically used on racing and triathlon bicycles that either clip on to the handlebars or are sold as an integrated handlebar and stem system. The aero bars allow riders to ride in an aerodynamic crouching position. The recalled aero bars are an integrated system, having a cast aluminumm centerpiece, which is attached to a handlebar, a stem and two aero bars, each approximately 15 inches long, protruding in front of the handlebar. The VisionTech logo is displayed in gold lettering against a black background on the wings of the bar. Bicycle aero bars bearing a silver and red decal on the wings with the words "Vision by Full Speed Ahead" are not included in this recall. |
| Product | VisionTech USA SuperMax, TriMax, TriMax Plus and Pro model Integrated Bicycle Aero Bars, About 280, Bicycles & Accessories |
| Sold at | Bicycle specialty stores nationwide, from March 2002 through March 2003, for about $435. |
| Manufacturer | VisionTech USA, Inc |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 280Median of 2005: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2005
- 323
- Recalls of 2005 with one of the same hazards
- 3%
- Recalls of 2005 in the category Bicycles & Accessories
- 5%
- Recalls on the register that name VisionTech
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 05229. https://recallregister.com/product/2979-cpsc-visiontech-usa-inc-announce-recall-of-bicycle-aero-bars/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- 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 05229 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
VisionTech has received two reports of the centerpiece of these aero bars breaking, resulting in minor scrapes and abrasions.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Bicycle specialty stores nationwide, from March 2002 through March 2003, for about $435.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 05229?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 280
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States