Bicycle Stems Recalled by Ridley Bikes Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 12183 · May 22, 2012 · Race Productions NV, Belgium
105
units affected
105
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12183
- Date
- May 22, 2012
- Company
- Race Productions NV, Belgium
- Units affected
- 105
- Product
- 4ZA Threadless Carbon Bicycle Handlebar Stems
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recall involves all 4ZA 31.8 threadless bicycle handlebar stems sold as individual aftermarket components. The stems are black and have the words "4ZA Cycling Performance" painted on the carbon extension between the steerer clamp and handlebar clamp. The recalled stems range in extension lengths from 90mm to 130mm, approximately 3.5 to 5 inches.
What can happen
The bicycle handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm received one report of a handlebar stem breaking resulting in minor injuries.
- Sold at
- The stems were sold at specialty bicycle retailers and via websites from January 2005 through April 2010 for about $59.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 4za threadless carbon bicycle handlebar stems?
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.
What is the hazard?
The bicycle handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.