Bicycle Stems Recalled by Ridley Bikes Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-05-22). Hazards: fall. About 105 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12183 |
| Published | 2012-05-22 |
| Last updated | 2015-02-19 |
| Product category | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products | 4ZA Threadless Carbon Bicycle Handlebar Stems |
| Firm named in the title | Ridley Bikes |
| Firms | Race Productions NV, Belgium (manufacturer); Sinclair Imports, of Reno, Nev. (distributor); Quality Bicycle Products, of Bloomington, Minn. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 105 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | The stems were sold at specialty bicycle retailers and via websites from January 2005 through April 2010 for about $59. |
Description
The recall involves all 4ZA 31.8 threadless bicycle handlebar stems sold as individual aftermarket components. The stems are black and have the words "4ZA Cycling Performance" painted on the carbon extension between the steerer clamp and handlebar clamp. The recalled stems range in extension lengths from 90mm to 130mm, approximately 3.5 to 5 inches.
Hazard
The bicycle handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using their bicycles and contact the bicycle retailers where the stems were purchased to obtain a free replacement stem. Other bicycle shops can handle the replacement process by contacting the manufacturer's current distributor, Quality Bicycle Products, Inc.
Incidents and injuries
The firm received one report of a handlebar stem breaking resulting in minor injuries.
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