CPSC, Syntace USA Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebar
CPSC, Syntace USA Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Stems
Why was CPSC, Syntace USA Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebar recalled?
The recalled bicycle stems can crack or break under normal conditions, causing the rider to fall and suffer serious injury.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled handlebar stem immediately and contact Syntace for instructions to receive a free replacement stem and installation. Contact: For additional information, contact Crystal Trout at Syntace USA at (800) 448-3876, extension 233, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or log onto www.syntaceusa.com - consumers also can e-mail the firm at [email protected] or write to: Syntace USA, 1902 Miller Drive, Olney, Ill. 62450.
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
- F99 (Force 99) Bicycle Handlebar Stems
- Company
- Syntace USA, of Olney, Ill.
- Quantity
- About 2,300
- Sold at
- Bicycle dealers, mail order magazines and on the Internet from May 2003 through July 2005 for about $90.
- Recall date
- January 19, 2006
- Incidents / injuries
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled bicycle handlebar stem is black. Stems with production codes 01 03 through 45 04, and stems with no production code are included in this recall. The production code is the bottom set of numbers located on the end of the stem.