The U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission has announced that Shimano has issued a recall of its Pro Vibe drop
handlebars due to a defect that may cause the bars to snap while riding.
So far, there have luckily been no injuries reported. The potentially defective
bars have been in consumer circulation from June 2011 through April
2012. The recalled model numbers and affected serial codes
can be found on the CPSC website.
The model number can be found on the packaging while the serial numbers
are printed inside the handlebar tube. Those who have a defective Pro
Vibe bar are urged to send the product back to Shimano in exchange for a
free and vetted product.
Keating Law Offices has significant experience and success with
product liability cases and injuries resulting from bike usage. In
Illinois the manufacturer of a product can be held liable when their
product fails and the person was using the product in a reasonably
foreseeable manner. If you have any questions regarding this post or an
issue involving Illinois personal injury law, please contact Illinois
Bicycle Attorney Mike Keating at
312-208-7702
or MKeating@KeatingLegal.com 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All e-mails
and phone calls are returned promptly. All initial consultations are
confidential and free.
