Recalled Product

2011 EPS-R, Forte Pro Carbon Road Pedals

On 2012-01-04, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall regarding 2011 EPS-R, Forte Pro Carbon Road Pedals due to a potential fall hazard. This product sold new beginning in February 2011 for about $100.

About 3,000 units are involved in this recall. More Info.

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This was the 1st recall of Bicycles, Bikes & Accessories in 2012. Since 2005, there have been approximately 90 similar recalls, involving about 600,000 product units. Click here to see images of other recently recalled Bicycles, Bikes & Accessories.

What is the problem?

The pedal body can break or crack during use, causing the rider to lose control and posing a fall hazard.

How can I tell if I own this product?

Fort Pro Carbon Road Pedals are sold in sets of two bicycle pedals that attach to cycling shoes. The pedal body is black and is made of lightweight carbon injected thermoplastic. The axle is a black and made of chromium molybdenum steel with a black steel axle. The front, top of the pedal has "Carbon" printed in red; the top middle has "EPS-R" embossed in the body with the "R" in red and on the top rear of the pedal the word "Fort" printed in white. The outer edge of the pedal has the Fort logos, crossed F's, in white. The catalog number, 50-8128, is used in all catalogs.

These items were sold new⁺ at Performance's website, catalogs and Performance retail stores from February 2011 through October 2011 for about $100.

What should I do if I own this recalled product?

First, stop using the item.

Then, add the item to a free, private Items I Own account. This will enable you to easily access the CPSC and recalling company's remedy instructions as well as track your progress toward getting the item returned or fixed. Click "I Own THIS Item" to continue.

The CPSC provides the following remedy information:

Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycle pedals and contact Performance to obtain a full refund.

For additional information, contact Performance at (800)553-8324 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.performancebike.com

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⁺WeMakeItSafer cautions consumers that recalled items may have been acquired at different locations, prices and times than specified in the CPSC recall announcement. This is especially true for items purchased in online marketplaces, resale shops or yard sales. More information may be available in the CPSC recall announcement.