CPSC recall 12-183, announced May 22, 2012, covers 4ZA Threadless Carbon Bicycle Handlebar Stems (about 105 units). The bicycle handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using their bicycles and contact the bicycle retailers where the stems were purchased to obtain a free replacement stem. Recall contact: call (877) 745-7703, or go to www.ridley-bikes.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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The recall involves all 4ZA 31.8 threadless bicycle handlebar stems sold as individual aftermarket components. The stems are black and have the words "4ZA Cycling Performance" painted on the carbon extension between the steerer clamp and handlebar clamp. The recalled stems range in extension lengths from 90mm to 130mm, approximately 3.5 to 5 inches.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The bicycle handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The firm received one report of a handlebar stem breaking resulting in minor injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using their bicycles and contact the bicycle retailers where the stems were purchased to obtain a free replacement stem. Other bicycle shops can handle the replacement process by contacting the manufacturer's current distributor, Quality Bicycle Products, Inc.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Race Productions NV, Belgium
- Manufacturer
- Race Productions NV, Belgium
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 12-183
- Units
- About 105
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- The stems were sold at specialty bicycle retailers and via websites from January 2005 through April 2010 for about $59.
- Distributor
- Sinclair Imports, of Reno, Nev., Quality Bicycle Products, of Bloomington, Minn.
4ZA Threadless Carbon Bicycle Handlebar Stems
CPSC product type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Recall contact information
For additional information, please contact Quality Bicycle Products, Inc. ("QBP") toll-free at (877) 745-7703 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.ridley-bikes.com
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