Gen1 and Gen 2 motorcycle clip-on handlebars

Date

Sept. 21, 2017

Manufacturer

Renthal, of Cheshire, United Kingdom

CPSC title

Renthal Recalls Motorcycle Clip-on Handlebars Due to Crash Hazard

Products

Gen1 and Gen 2 motorcycle clip-on handlebars

Description

This recall involves all Gen 1 and Gen 2 motorcycle clip-on aluminum handlebars for motorcycles distributed or sold for use on non-public roads. Gen 1 handlebars have a golden 40 mm tube with a black clamp and texturized gray end cover. Renthal and adjustability markings are etched on the tube and on the clamp. Gen 2 handlebars have a silver 20 mm tube with a black tip on one end and a two-screw clamp on the other end. Renthal is printed on the clamp. Gen 1 Gen 2 CL100 CL101 CL102 CL103 CL104 CL105 CL106 CL107 CL108 CL109

Hazard

The handlebar clamp can crack and fail, posing a crash hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handlebars and contact Renthal for free replacement handlebars.

Remedy options

Replace

Units

3000

Injuries reported

Renthal has received 22 reports of handlebars cracking. No injuries have been reported.

Sold at

Renthal motorcycle dealers nationwide from April 2009 through July 2017 for about $215.

Made in

United Kingdom

Consumer contact

Renthal toll-free at 877-736-8425 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.renthalroad.com and click "Clip-on Recall" in the middle of the page for more information.

Importer

Tucker Rocky Corporation, Inc., of Ft. Worth, Texas

Distributor

LeMans Corporation, of Janesville, Wis.

Recall number

17230

What should I do? Something you own was recalled. What now?

Source: CPSC · Consumer product record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.