CPSC, Performance Inc. and Supergo Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebars
Source: CPSC Recall #04220
Recall Date
2004-09-22
Manufacturer
Performance Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.C., Supergo Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.C.
Units Affected
About 300
Products Involved
"Forte Flyte OS" and "Weyless CF200" Carbon Handlebars
Hazard
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
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.
Reported Injuries
Performance Inc. has received one report of handlebars breaking. No injuries were reported.
Sold At
The recalled handlebars were sold by mail order, Web sites, and Performance and Supergo retail stores for about $169.
Manufactured In
Taiwan
Full Recall 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.
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