Renthal Recalls Motorcycle Clip-on Handlebars Due to Crash Hazard
Recalled 2017-09-21. Crash hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
3000Units
2017-09-21Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- 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
- The hazard
- The handlebar clamp can crack and fail, posing a crash hazard.
- Injuries
- Renthal has received 22 reports of handlebars cracking. No injuries have been reported.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handlebars and contact Renthal for free replacement handlebars.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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