CPSCGeneral Alert
Bicycles Recalled by Easton Sports; Stem Failure Poses Fall Hazard
Published: November 12, 2009Recall ID: 10038Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The bicycle stem can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider falls.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Bicycles with EA30 Stems
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Bicycles-Recalled-by-Easton-Sports-Stem-Failure-Poses-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Bicycles Recalled by Easton Sports; Stem Failure Poses Fall Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/44c7f328d9a048c3a8f56f37a246547e.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Picture of Recalled Bicycles Stems |
| Hazards › Name | The bicycle stem can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider falls. |
| Injuries › Name | The company received a report of a stem breaking, causing a minor injury to the rider. |
| Products › Name | Bicycles with EA30 Stems |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 6,400 |
| Recall I D | 38 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycles and contact any authorized Easton Sports for a free replacement stem. |
| Importers › Name | Easton Sports, of Scotts Valley, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | 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 | 2009-11-12T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 10038 |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |