CPSC2000-11-30
CPSC, Profile Design Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Stems
Profile Design LLC, of Carson, Calif.
Hazard
The stem connects the bicycle's handlebars to the fork. These stems can break during use, causing the bicycle rider to crash and suffer serious injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using bicycles with these stems immediately, and either call Profile Design to get a free replacement stem, or return the bicycle with the recalled stem to a Profile-Design retailer, to have the stem replaced free of charge.
Sold at
Independent bicycle dealers nationwide sold bicycles and parts kits with these stems and individual stems, from March 1997 through April 2000. The stems sold for about $50.
Affected count
About 8,000
Injuries reported
Profile Design has received reports of six riders crashing when the stems on their bicycles broke, resulting in teeth injuries, bruises and abrasions.
Products
Mountain bike handlebar stems
Consumer contact
For more information, call Profile Design toll-free at (888) 800-5999 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Profile-Design-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycle-Handlebar-StemsDon't want to check this manually?
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