CPSC recall 05-166, announced May 5, 2005, covers Quality Bicycle Products Dimension Bicycle Road and Mountain Threadless Handlebar Stems (about 18,000 units). These handlebar stems can crack or break, causing the bicycle rider to fall and suffer injuries. The notice cites 1 incident report. Contact your local bicycle retailer to have them check your handlebar stem and obtain a replacement stem, if necessary. Recall contact: call (877) 725-7211, or go to www.dimensionbikeproducts.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: SM2330, SM2333, SM4555, SM4558, SM4567, SM4570, SM4573.
Which products are included?
The recall involves all Dimension-brand road and mountain threadless bicycle stems with a 130 degree rise. The stems are black or silver and have the word "Dimension" painted on the extension. Only models SM2330 to SM2333, SM4555 to SM4558, SM4567, and SM4570 to SM4573 are included in this recall. The model numbers are printed on the original packaging. These handlebar stems all have a 130-degree "high rise" but vary in extension length.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
These handlebar stems can crack or break, causing the bicycle rider to fall and suffer injuries.
Incidents and injuries
There has been one report of a handlebar stem breaking that resulted in minor abrasions and bruises to the rider.
Official remedy
Contact your local bicycle retailer to have them check your handlebar stem and obtain a replacement stem, if necessary.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Quality Bicycle Products Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 05-166
- Units
- About 18,000
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan, China
- Sold at / sales period
- Bicycle specialty stores, Web and mail order retailers nationwide, from January 2003 through March 2005, for about $25.
Dimension Bicycle Road and Mountain Threadless Handlebar Stems
CPSC product type: Bicycles & Accessories
Recall contact information
For more information, contact QBP toll-free at (877) 725-7211 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.dimensionbikeproducts.com
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