Bianchi Recalls Impulso RC Handlebars Due to Fall Hazard
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Bianchi Bicycles Canada Inc. has recalled Impulso RC handlebars because they can break during use, posing a significant fall hazard to riders.
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This notice was issued by Health Canada on April 6, 2026 and geographically references Canada and United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product & Food Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Bianchi Bicycles Canada Inc. has issued a recall for Impulso RC handlebars due to a structural defect. The handlebars can break while the bicycle is in use, which may cause the rider to lose steering control and increases the risk of a fall. As of January 28, 2026, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada or the United States.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves the IMPULSO RC handlebar, which is fitted as standard equipment on the following IMPULSO RC Bianchi bike models:
- YTB84
- YUB80
- YUB81
These products were purchased and delivered up to November 20, 2025. Approximately 13 units were sold in Canada and 114 units were sold in the United States between May 2024 and July 2025. The products were manufactured in China.
What You Should Do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Impulso RC handlebars. If you have not already been contacted by Bianchi, you should 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's official website. Health Canada reminds consumers that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold, or given away.
Why This Matters
A handlebar failure during operation can lead to a sudden loss of steering, posing a high risk of serious injury or death resulting from a fall.
Source
Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗
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