Shimano Recalls PRO Vibe Alloy Stems for Road Bicycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2023-05-18). Hazards: crash, injury. About 400 units in the US and 90 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 23757 |
| Published | 2023-05-18 |
| Last updated | 2023-05-18 |
| Products | Shimano PRO Vibe Alloy stems for road bicycles |
| Firm named in the title | Shimano |
| Firms | Shimano Europe B.V., of the Netherlands (manufacturer); Shimano North America Bicycle Inc., of Irvine, California (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 400 |
| Units (Canada) | 90 |
| Hazard classes | crash, injury |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Bicycle stores nationwide and online at Backcountry.com from May 2020 through June 2022 for about $130. |
Description
This recall involves PRO Vibe Stem (Alloy) model black bicycle stems for road bicycles. The PRO Vibe stems were sold separately and installed by bicycle stores. The recalled stems have a silver 'V' logo on the faceplate of the stem and the forward-facing mounting bolts.
Hazard
The recalled bicycle stems can crack and break while in use and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury to the user in a crash.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with PRO Vibe alloy handlebar stems and take them to the place where purchased or a Shimano authorized retailer to determine if the stem on their bike is included in the recall and for a free replacement stem and free installation.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received two reports of the recalled bicycle stems cracking in the U.S. No injuries have been reported in the United States.
Linked notices
Linked because one agency's notice cites the other's.
- Shimano PRO Vibe Bicycle Stem recalled due to injury hazard (Health Canada)
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