CPSC2005-05-05
CPSC, Quality Bicycle Products Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Stems
Quality Bicycle Products Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.
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.
Sold at
Bicycle specialty stores, Web and mail order retailers nationwide, from January 2003 through March 2005, for about $25.
Affected count
About 18,000
Injuries reported
There has been one report of a handlebar stem breaking that resulted in minor abrasions and bruises to the rider.
Manufactured in
Taiwan, China
Products
Dimension Bicycle Road and Mountain Threadless Handlebar Stems
Consumer contact
For more information, contact QBP toll-free at (877) 725-7211 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.dimensionbikeproducts.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Quality-Bicycle-Products-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycle-Handlebar-Stems-Don't want to check this manually?
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