In a press statement from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada, in cooperation with Euro Asia Imports,  a voluntary safety recall was issued for bicycle handlebars imported by Euro Asia and manufactured by Nitto Co Ltd, of Japan. The reason for this recall is that the bicycle handlebars can break while the user is riding the bike, resulting in a sudden loss of control and a fall hazard. The recall affects roughly 2,000 units of this product across the nation. Consumers are being urged to stop using the affected handlebars and to contact Euro Asia Imports to receive a free replacement set.

As a Harrisburg personal injury attorney, I’ve witnessed this sort of voluntary safety recall many times in the past and have seen the devastating injuries that can result from defective products when neglected. Over the coarse of my career as a personal injury lawyer, I’ve come to appreciate the challenges that importers and manufacturers face when attempting to mass produce safe, quality products for their customers. This is why I feel it necessary to relay important news from the CPSC to a wider audience, in the hopes that it will help prevent avoidable future injuries. I urge individuals in possession of this product to closely follow the instructions of the CPSC to ensure the safety of all.