CPSC2012-05-22
Bicycle Stems Recalled by Ridley Bikes Due to Fall Hazard
Race Productions NV, Belgium
Hazard
The bicycle handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
The stems were sold at specialty bicycle retailers and via websites from January 2005 through April 2010 for about $59.
Affected count
About 105
Injuries reported
The firm received one report of a handlebar stem breaking resulting in minor injuries.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Replace
Products
4ZA Threadless Carbon Bicycle Handlebar Stems
Consumer 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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Bicycle-Stems-Recalled-by-Ridley-Bikes-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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