Riders who have purchased a Cervélo P5 fitted with 3T Aduro aero bars are advised not to ride the bike until repairs have been completed. A product recall from accessories specialist 3T notes that riding the bike without making these repairs could lead to a loss of control of the bike and serious injury.
3T voluntarily recalled the Aduro aero bars fitted to some Cervélo P5 bicycle models in cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada due to the potential for the threaded inserts on these aero bars to come loose, causing the aero extensions to detach from the base bar.
Such separation while riding can cause the aero extensions to suddenly rotate forward, causing a loss of control and posing a risk of injury.
To determine whether or not the 3T handlebar is affected, owners should take their bike to an authorized Cervélo retailer to be inspected. An authorized Cervélo retailer is equipped to determine whether the bar needs to be replaced, and can start the replacement process as described on 3T’s website.
Those who have had their 3T Aduro bar previously inspected will have a green stick with a red é on the bottom of the bar indicating that it is safe to ride.
Those who are unable to reach a Cervélo retailer, or have any further questions, should contact the following:
Aduro recall hotline at Cervélo: +1 855 225 7226 from 10:00 to 18:00 EST Monday through Friday.
Email: aduro-aerobar-recall[at]3Tcycling.com
www.3Tcycling.com/3TAduroRecall
