Safety regulator, Syntace USA Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Stems
Recall 06069 · Jan 19, 2006 · Syntace USA
2,300
units affected
2,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06069
- Date
- Jan 19, 2006
- Company
- Syntace USA
- Units affected
- 2,300
- Product
- F99 (Force 99) Bicycle Handlebar Stems
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recalled bicycle handlebar stem is black. Stems with production codes 01 03 through 45 04, and stems with no production code are included in this recall. The production code is the bottom set of numbers located on the end of the stem.
What can happen
The recalled bicycle stems can crack or break under normal conditions, causing the rider to fall and suffer serious injury.
The fix
Consumers should stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled handlebar stem immediately and contact Syntace for instructions to receive a free replacement stem and installation.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Bicycle dealers, mail order magazines and on the Internet from May 2003 through July 2005 for about $90.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled f99 (force 99) bicycle handlebar stems?
Consumers should stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled handlebar stem immediately and contact Syntace for instructions to receive a free replacement stem and installation.
What is the hazard?
The recalled bicycle stems can crack or break under normal conditions, causing the rider to fall and suffer serious injury.
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.