Ventus Bicycle Aerobars Recalled by 3T Cycling Srl Due to Fall Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #10175
Recall Date
2010-03-23
Manufacturer
3T Cycling Srl, Italy
Units Affected
About 325
Products Involved
Ventus Ltd™ and Ventus Team™ Bicycle Aerobars
Hazard
The two rubber hand grips on the aerobars (handle bars) can loosen or slip off during use, posing a fall or injury hazard to the rider.
Remedy
Contact BikeMine to receive a free redesigned rubber grip set and adhesive kit or information on how to bring your Ventus bar to a local retailer for a repair.
Reported Injuries
Two incidents were reported to 3T involving adults with minor abrasions.
Sold At
Independent bicycle retailers and Internet retailers nationwide sold the aerobars from January 2008 through November 2009 for about $1,200 for the Ltd. models and $1,000 for the Team models.
Manufactured In
Taiwan
Full Recall Description
This recall involves all Ventus Ltd, Ventus Ltd 17, Ventus Ltd Gold, Ventus Ltd Track, Ventus Team and Ventus Team 17 bicycle aerobars. The recalled aerobar models were sold in one size and color for each model; Black with red stripe for the Team and black with silver stripe for the Ltd. The "Ventus" and "3T" logos are on the top side of the bar with the model name.
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