November
14, 2001
Performance
Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.C., is voluntarily recalling 1,150 wheel rims on Performance
Road bicycles. The rims can crack causing the rider to lose control of the
bicycle, fall, and suffer injuries. Performance has received two reports of
rims failing, though no injuries have been reported.
The recalled rims were used on both the front and rear wheels of the 2001 Model
bicycles (with the R-101 model name), Performance Forte/Forte SL rims, and
Performance Forte SL road wheels. The silver or black rims have the
above-mentioned brand and model names on the rim (i.e., "Forte Pro
SL"). Performance Stores and the company's website sold these bicycle rims
from February 2001 through October 2001 for $600 for Performance bicycles and
between $35 and $130 for bicycle wheels with rims built on.
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and return the wheels
to a Performance Store for free replacement rims. Consumers also can call
Performance at (800) 553-8324 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through
Friday.