CPSC2012-02-21
Shimano Recalls PRO Atherton Mountain Bike Handlebar Stems Due to Fall Hazard
Post Moderne Corporation, Taiwan
Hazard
The bolts holding the front plate of the stem to the stem body can be pulled out of the threads while the bike is being ridden, causing the rider to lose control of the bike and fall.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with PRO Atherton handlebar stems and take them to an authorized retailer to determine if the stem on their bike is subject to the recall. Authorized retailers will replace 18mm bolts with 21mm bolts free of charge.
Sold at
Bicycle and specialty stores and dealers nationwide from October 2009 to November 2010 for about $120.
Affected count
213 in the United States; 83 in Canada
Injuries reported
Shimano has received one report of an incident in which the rider fell and received torso and arm injuries.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Mountain Bicycle Handlebar Stem
Consumer contact
For more information and to find an authorized retailer, contact Shimano American Corporation at (800) 353-4719 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.shimano.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Shimano-Recalls-PRO-Atherton-Mountain-Bike-Handlebar-Stems-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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