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Impulso RC Handlebars recalled due to potential fall hazard

Impulso RC Handlebars
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Impulso RC handlebars fitted as standard on IMPULSO RC Bianchi bikes (models YTB84, YUB80, YUB81) purchased and delivered up to November 20, 2025 are recalled; 13 units were sold in Canada and 114 in the United States. The handlebar can break during use, making the bike difficult to steer and increasing the risk of a fall; consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handlebars and, if not contacted by Bianchi, contact a local Bianchi dealer to arrange a free replacement or email recall@bianchi.com.

What's being recalled

Number sold: The company reported that 13 units of the affected products were sold in Canada and 114 were sold in the United States.

Time period sold: The affected products were sold from May, 2024 to July, 2025.

Place of origin: Manufactured in China

Companies: Distributor: Bianchi Bicycles Canada Inc., Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

How to identify it

The recall involves the IMPULSO RC handlebar, which is fitted as standard on IMPULSO RC Bianchi bikes (models YTB84, YUB80, and YUB81) purchased and delivered up to November 20, 2025.

The hazard

The handlebar can break during use, making the bike difficult to steer, and increasing the risk of a fall hazard.

As of January 28, 2026, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada or the United States.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Impulso RC handlebars and if you have not been contacted by Bianchi, reach out to your local Bianchi dealer to arrange for a free replacement handlebar of a different design.

For more information, consumers can contact F.I.V.E. Bianchi S.p.A by email at recall@bianchi.com or visit the company website.

Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.

Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.

The official notice

This page is a summary of the notice published by Health Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.

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