3T VENTUS VOLUNTARY RECALL
VENTUS LTD (MSRP $1,200)VENTUS TEAM (MSRP $1,000)
On March 23, 2010, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with 3T announced a voluntary recall of all VENTUS LTD, Ventus LTD 17, VENTUS LTD Gold, VENTUS LTD Track, VENTUS TEAM and VENTUS TEAM 17 bicycle aerobars. The recalled aerobar models were sold in one size and color for each model; Black with red stripe for the Team and black with silver stripe for the Ltd. The "VENTUS” and “3T” logos are on the top side of the bar with the model name. (Official CPSC/3T press release here).

The two rubber hand grips on the aerobars bars can loosen or slip off during use in humid, wet or salty conditions, posing a fall or injury hazard to the rider. Two incidents were reported to 3T involving adults with minor abrasions.

The recalled aerobars were sold at independent bicycle retailers and Internet retailers nationwide from January 2008 through November 2009 for about $1,200 for the LTD models and $1,000 for the TEAM models.

STOP USING YOUR VENTUS BARS IMMEDIATELY UNTIL THE REPAIR IS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED.
Related information
• US Consumer Product Safety Commission press release [March 23, 2010]
• 3T news release [March 23, 2010]
• Health Canada Consumer Product Recalls release [April 20, 2010]
Request replacement kit
Complete the form below to claim your VENTUS replacement grip kit. Before fitting, please read the instructions. You may prefer to have a bike shop fit the kit.
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Questions you might ask
Figure 1: Recalled original VENTUS grip showing no bump or "bulb"Figure 2: Replacement VENTUS grip showing bump or "bulb" facing forward
What should I do if I have one of these bars on my bike?
Please complete the form above or contact BikeMine toll-free at +1.877.861.9125 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday to receive a free redesigned rubber grip set and adhesive kit.

We realize this is inconvenient for you, and we’re truly sorry to put you to the trouble. But it’s better to be safe than sorry. That’s why we’ve put this voluntary recall program in place, so you can get going again on the bike with the least disruption to your cycling plans.

All qualifying owners can get a replacement grip kit free of charge to. Owners can install the new grips themselves, or take their bike to a 3T dealer to fit them. Owners do not have to pay the dealer for carrying out this work.

Full instructions on fitting the grips here.

I haven’t noticed any problems with my bars, do I still have to the grips replaced?
If you have bars with grips like those in Figure 1 you need to have the grips replaced. The problem with the grips cannot be seen externally. There is no advance warning and no way to know when the old grip might slip.

How can I tell if the problem has already been corrected on my VENTUS aerobars?
If you see a bump or "bulb" on the underside and at the top of the front of the grip (see Figure 2), your bars have been repaired.

I bought my VENTUS in a different country or through an internet retailer – do I have to get the grip kit from them?
No, please complete the form above to receive your replacement grips or contact BikeMine toll-free at +1.877.861.9125 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.