CPSCGeneral Alert
Bicycles with Deda Forza Handlebar Stems Recalled by Deda Elementi Due to Crash ...
Published: September 3, 2008Recall ID: 08385Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The top of the bicycle handlebar stem can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves bicycles with Deda Forza black carbon fiber handlebar stems in gloss finish. "Deda Forza" is printed on the handlebar stem. Deda Forza black carbon fiber handlebar stems in matte finish are not included in this recall.
Affected Products
Deda Forza Bicycle Handlebar Stems
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Bicycles-with-Deda-Forza-Handlebar-Stems-Recalled-by-Deda-Elementi-Due-to-Crash-Hazard |
| Title | Bicycles with Deda Forza Handlebar Stems Recalled by Deda Elementi Due to Crash Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/5b35825bd0c240d3992df7cabcb7fe01.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Bicycle Handlebar Stem |
| Hazards › Name | The top of the bicycle handlebar stem can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Deda Elementi has received four reports of incidents involving the handlebar stems. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Deda Forza Bicycle Handlebar Stems |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 400 |
| Recall I D | 4420 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the bicycles equipped with the recalled Deda Forza handlebar stems and return them to the place of purchase to receive a free replacement handlebar stem. |
| Retailers › Name | Bicycle retailers nationwide from January 2008 through June 2008 on bicycles selling for between $4,300 and $8,700. |
| Recall Date | 2008-09-03T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves bicycles with Deda Forza black carbon fiber handlebar stems in gloss finish. "Deda Forza" is printed on the handlebar stem. Deda Forza black carbon fiber handlebar stems in matte finish are not included in this recall. |
| Recall Number | 08385 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Deda Elementi S.r.l., of Italy |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Deda Elementi toll-free at (866) 514-5522 anytime, visit the firm's Web site www.dedaelementi.com, or email the firm at dedusa@dedaelementi.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | Taiwan |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | Italy |