Bicycles Recalled by Easton Sports
Bicycles Recalled by Easton Sports; Stem Failure Poses Fall Hazard
Why was Bicycles Recalled by Easton Sports recalled?
The bicycle stem can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider falls.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycles and contact any authorized Easton Sports for a free replacement stem. Contact: For more information, contact Eason Sports toll-free at (866) 892-6059 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.eastonbike.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
- Bicycles with EA30 Stems
- Company
- Easton Sports, of Scotts Valley, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 6,400
- Sold at
- Independent bicycle dealers nationwide from August 2007 through August 2009 for between $500 and $1,200. Aftermarket stems were sold from August 2007 through September 2009 for about $30.
- Recall date
- November 12, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- The company received a report of a stem breaking, causing a minor injury to the rider.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves bicycles with EA30 stems. The EA30 stems are black with white-and-gray graphics and feature a four-bolt stem face cap. "EA30" is printed on the stem. EA30 stems sold as aftermarket items are included in this recall.