CPSC, Quality Bicycle Products Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Stems
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-05-05). Hazards: fall. Models: SM2330, SM2333, SM4555, SM4558, SM4567, SM4570…. About 18,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05166 |
| Published | 2005-05-05 |
| Last updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Product category | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products | Dimension Bicycle Road and Mountain Threadless Handlebar Stems |
| Firm named in the title | Quality Bicycle Products |
| Firms | Quality Bicycle Products Inc., of Bloomington, Minn. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China, Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 18,000 |
| Model numbers | SM2330, SM2333, SM4555, SM4558, SM4567, SM4570, SM4573 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Bicycle specialty stores, Web and mail order retailers nationwide, from January 2003 through March 2005, for about $25. |
Description
The recall involves all Dimension-brand road and mountain threadless bicycle stems with a 130 degree rise. The stems are black or silver and have the word "Dimension" painted on the extension. Only models SM2330 to SM2333, SM4555 to SM4558, SM4567, and SM4570 to SM4573 are included in this recall. The model numbers are printed on the original packaging. These handlebar stems all have a 130-degree "high rise" but vary in extension length.
Hazard
These handlebar stems can crack or break, causing the bicycle rider to fall and suffer injuries.
Remedy
Contact your local bicycle retailer to have them check your handlebar stem and obtain a replacement stem, if necessary.
Incidents and injuries
There has been one report of a handlebar stem breaking that resulted in minor abrasions and bruises to the rider.
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