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CPSC recall 12-113, announced February 21, 2012, covers Mountain Bicycle Handlebar Stem (213 units). The bolts holding the front plate of the stem to the stem body can be pulled out of the threads while the bike is being ridden, causing the rider to lose control of the bike and fall. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with PRO Atherton handlebar stems and take them to an authorized retailer to determine if the stem on their bike is subject to the recall. Recall contact: call (800) 353-4719, or go to www.shimano.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.
Affected model numbers
This recall involves PRO Atherton direct mount bicycle handlebar stems with the model number PRSS0049 and supplied from October 2009 to November 2010.
Which products are included?
This recall involves PRO Atherton direct mount bicycle handlebar stems with the model number PRSS0049 and supplied from October 2009 to November 2010. The stem consists of a metal alloy body and front plate and four alloy bolts. The stem body is black with red markings. It has the word "PRO" in four places on the sides and the word "Atherton." The front plate is black and silver with the PRO logo in the center. The model number is located on the barcode sticker on the backside bottom of the packaging material. Stems with the following identification codes are being recalled: HH, HJ, HK, HL, IA, IC, ID, IE and IF. Some of these stems were outfitted with 18mm bolts instead of 21mm bolts. The identification code is located on the stem body where the handlebars are seated.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The bolts holding the front plate of the stem to the stem body can be pulled out of the threads while the bike is being ridden, causing the rider to lose control of the bike and fall.
Incidents and injuries
Shimano has received one report of an incident in which the rider fell and received torso and arm injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with PRO Atherton handlebar stems and take them to an authorized retailer to determine if the stem on their bike is subject to the recall. Authorized retailers will replace 18mm bolts with 21mm bolts free of charge.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Post Moderne Corporation, Taiwan
- Manufacturer
- Post Moderne Corporation, Taiwan
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 12-113
- Units
- 213 in the United States; 83 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Bicycle and specialty stores and dealers nationwide from October 2009 to November 2010 for about $120.
- Importer
- Shimano American Corporation, Irvine, Calif.
Mountain Bicycle Handlebar Stem
CPSC product type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Recall contact information
For more information and to find an authorized retailer, contact Shimano American Corporation at (800) 353-4719 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.shimano.com
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