CPSCGeneral Alert
Bicycle Stems Recalled by Ridley Bikes Due to Fall Hazard
Published: May 22, 2012Recall ID: 12183Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The bicycle handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
4ZA Threadless Carbon Bicycle Handlebar Stems
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Bicycle-Stems-Recalled-by-Ridley-Bikes-Due-to-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Bicycle Stems Recalled by Ridley Bikes Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12183.12183.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The bicycle handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm received one report of a handlebar stem breaking resulting in minor injuries. |
| Products › Name | 4ZA Threadless Carbon Bicycle Handlebar Stems |
| Products › Type | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 68242 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 105 |
| Recall I D | 1053 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | The stems were sold at specialty bicycle retailers and via websites from January 2005 through April 2010 for about $59. |
| Recall Date | 2012-05-22T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Distributors › 1 › Name | Sinclair Imports, of Reno, Nev. |
| Distributors › 2 › Name | Quality Bicycle Products, of Bloomington, Minn. |
| Recall Number | 12183 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Race Productions NV, Belgium |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-02-19T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |