CPSCMay 5, 2005

CPSC, Quality Bicycle Products Announce Recall of

CPSC, Quality Bicycle Products Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Stems

Why was CPSC, Quality Bicycle Products Announce Recall of recalled?

These handlebar stems can crack or break, causing the bicycle rider to fall and suffer injuries.

What should I do if I have this product?

Contact your local bicycle retailer to have them check your handlebar stem and obtain a replacement stem, if necessary. Contact: 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

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Dimension Bicycle Road and Mountain Threadless Handlebar Stems
Company
Quality Bicycle Products Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.
Quantity
About 18,000
Sold at
Bicycle specialty stores, Web and mail order retailers nationwide, from January 2003 through March 2005, for about $25.
Recall date
May 5, 2005
Incidents / injuries
There has been one report of a handlebar stem breaking that resulted in minor abrasions and bruises to the rider.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

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.

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