Box Components Recalls BMX Race Bicycle Stems Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 24105 · Feb 1, 2024 · Box Components
160
units affected
160
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24105
- Date
- Feb 1, 2024
- Company
- Box Components
- Units affected
- 160
- Product
- BMX Race Box One Bicycle Stems
- Remedy
- Refund, Replacement
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves BMX Race Box One Oversized 31.8 Delta bicycle stems used to clamp the fork steerer and/or handlebars. The recalled stems have dual-tone gray stripes, laser-etched at an approximate 45-degree angle on the stem body's sides. "Boxone" and the Box icon are also laser-etched on the stems. The stems were sold separately from bicycles. Bolts used in the stems are 6 mm in diameter and 20 mm in length. The stems were sold in various colors including black, red, blue, gold, purple and silver.
What can happen
The stems' faceplate can crack and break, loosening the handlebars, and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury to the user in a crash.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle stems and contact Box Components for a full refund or a free replacement stem, including shipping.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of a stem faceplate's cracking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- BMX Race dealers nationwide and online at https://boxcomponents.com from January 2023 through October 2023 for about $100 for the bicycle stems sold separately.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bmx race box one bicycle stems?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle stems and contact Box Components for a full refund or a free replacement stem, including shipping.
What is the hazard?
The stems' faceplate can crack and break, loosening the handlebars, and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury to the user in a crash.
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.