Bicycles Recalled by Easton Sports; Stem Failure Poses Fall Hazard
Recall 10038 · Nov 12, 2009 · Easton Sports
6,400
units affected
6,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10038
- Date
- Nov 12, 2009
- Company
- Easton Sports
- Units affected
- 6,400
- Product
- Bicycles with EA30 Stems
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves bicycles with EA30 stems. The EA30 stems are black with white-and-gray graphics and feature a four-bolt stem face cap. "EA30" is printed on the stem. EA30 stems sold as aftermarket items are included in this recall.
What can happen
The bicycle stem can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider falls.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycles and contact any authorized Easton Sports for a free replacement stem.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The company received a report of a stem breaking, causing a minor injury to the rider.
- Sold at
- Independent bicycle dealers nationwide from August 2007 through August 2009 for between $500 and $1,200. Aftermarket stems were sold from August 2007 through September 2009 for about $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bicycles with ea30 stems?
Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycles and contact any authorized Easton Sports for a free replacement stem.
What is the hazard?
The bicycle stem can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider falls.
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.