3T Design Recalls Cervélo Bicycles with Aura Pro Handlebars Due to Risk of Injury
Source: CPSC Recall #13181
Recall Date
2013-04-25
Manufacturer
3T Design Ltd., of Hong Kong
Units Affected
About 623 in the United States and 53 in Canada
Products Involved
Cervélo Bicycles with Aura Pro Handlebars
Hazard
The bicycle's handlebar clamps can detach during riding causing the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using their bicycles immediately and contact 3T Design to obtain a free repair kit that includes four replacement bolts and instructions. Consumers can follow the instructions to replace the handlebar's bolts or take the bicycle to a Cervélo authorized dealer for a free repair.
Reported Injuries
3T Design has received one report of an incident resulting in minor injuries.
Sold At
Cervélo bicycle retailers nationwide from September 2012 through January 2013 for about $3,600 for the P3 with Shimano Ultegra bicycle and about $6,000 for the P5 Three with SRAM Red bicycle with these handlebars.
Manufactured In
ChinaUnited States
Full Recall Description
The Aura Pro custom bicycle handlebars are original equipment on the 2013 Cervélo P-Series bicycles which come in black, gray and red color combinations. The handlebars are finished in gloss black with "3T," AURA-PRO," and "ULTIMATE-PERFORMANCE" in white on the handlebar's top surface. The recall includes the P3 with Shimano Ultegra and P5 Three with SRAM Red bicycle models. "Cervélo" and "P3" or "P5" appear on the bicycle's frame.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28