CPSC2017-05-09
Profile Design Recalls Bicycle Handlebar Stems Due to Loss of Control and Crash Hazard
Profile Design LLC, of Carson, Calif.
Hazard
The bicycle handlebar stems can corrode and break, causing the rider to lose control and crash.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled handlebar stems and contact Profile Design for instructions to receive a free replacement stem.
Sold at
Independent bicycle stores nationwide from January 2007 through December 2013 for about $200 for the stem sold individually and between $2,000 and $6,000 for bicycles sold with the stems as original equipment.
Affected count
About 9,700 in the U.S. (135 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received at least 10 reports of the bicycle handlebar stems corroding and breaking, including one report of an injury to a rider when the bicycle stem broke, causing the rider to lose control.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Cobra S handlebar stems
Consumer contact
Profile Design toll-free at 888-800-5999 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.profile-design.com and click on "Recall Notices" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Profile-Design-Recalls-Bicycle-Handlebar-StemsDon't want to check this manually?
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