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Bicycle Stems Recalled by Ridley Bikes Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled May 22, 2012 · CPSC recall 12183 · Race Productions NV, Belgium

Hazard

The bicycle handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 105

Incidents / injuries

The firm received one report of a handlebar stem breaking resulting in minor injuries.

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.

What to do

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.

Contact

For additional information, please contact Quality Bicycle Products, Inc. ("QBP") toll-free at (877) 745-7703 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.ridley-bikes.com

Product

4ZA Threadless Carbon Bicycle Handlebar Stems

Manufacturer(s)

Race Productions NV, Belgium

Distributed by

Sinclair Imports, of Reno, Nev. · Quality Bicycle Products, of Bloomington, Minn.

Retailers

The stems were sold at specialty bicycle retailers and via websites from January 2005 through April 2010 for about $59.

Made in

Taiwan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →