Shimano Recalls PRO Vibe Alloy Stems for Road Bicycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
Recall 23757 · May 18, 2023 · Shimano
400
units affected
400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23757
- Date
- May 18, 2023
- Company
- Shimano
- Units affected
- 400
- Product
- Shimano PRO Vibe Alloy stems for road bicycles
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves PRO Vibe Stem (Alloy) model black bicycle stems for road bicycles. The PRO Vibe stems were sold separately and installed by bicycle stores. The recalled stems have a silver 'V' logo on the faceplate of the stem and the forward-facing mounting bolts.
What can happen
The recalled bicycle stems can crack and break while in use 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 bicycles with PRO Vibe alloy handlebar stems and take them to the place where purchased or a Shimano authorized retailer to determine if the stem on their bike is included in the recall and for a free replacement stem and free installation.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received two reports of the recalled bicycle stems cracking in the U.S. No injuries have been reported in the United States.
- Sold at
- Bicycle stores nationwide and online at Backcountry.com from May 2020 through June 2022 for about $130.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled shimano pro vibe alloy stems for road bicycles?
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with PRO Vibe alloy handlebar stems and take them to the place where purchased or a Shimano authorized retailer to determine if the stem on their bike is included in the recall and for a free replacement stem and free installation.
What is the hazard?
The recalled bicycle stems can crack and break while in use 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.