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Chromag Bicycle Stems Recalled by Riser Holdings Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

Name: Chromag Bicycle Stems Recalled by Riser Holdings Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Brand: Chromag Bicycle Stems
SKU: CPSC-17140
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: April 26, 2017Recall ID: 17140Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The clamping bolts that secure the stem to the fork steerer and/or the handlebars can break, posing fall and injury hazards to riders.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves Chromag bicycle stems used to clamp the fork steerer and/or handlebars. The recalled stems include models BZA, Director, HiFi and Ranger. Only stems with a "Z" marked inside the bolt head are included in this recall. "Chromag" and the model name are printed on the stems. The stems were sold separately from bicycles. Bolts used in the stems are 6 mm in diameter and 20 mm in length. The stems were sold in various colors including black, red, blue, gold, purple and silver.

Affected Products

Chromag bicycle stems

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Chromag-Bicycle-Stems-Recalled-by-Riser-Holdings
Title	Chromag Bicycle Stems Recalled by Riser Holdings Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Chromag stem BZA model.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Chromag bicycle stem BZA model
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Chromag stem Director model.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Chromag bicycle stem Director model
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Chromag stem HiFi model.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Chromag bicycle stem HiFi model
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Chromag stem Ranger model.jpg
Images › 4 › Caption	Chromag bicycle stem Ranger model
Hazards › Name	The clamping bolts that secure the stem to the fork steerer and/or the handlebars can break, posing fall and injury hazards to riders.
Injuries › Name	The firm has received three reports of the clamping bolts breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Products › Name	Chromag bicycle stems
Products › Number Of Units	About 100
Recall I D	8036
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled stems and contact Chromag for free replacement bolts for the stem.
Importers › Name	Riser Holdings Ltd., of Canada, dba Chromag Bikes
Retailers › Name	Arts Cyclery, Beatchwood Cycles, Beat Cycles, Breadwinner Cycles, Blazin Saddles, Harpers, Quality Bicycle Products, The Bike Hub and Squatch Cycles nationwide or online at www.chromagbikes.com from November 2016 through March 2017 for about $120 for the stem.
Recall Date	2017-04-26T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves Chromag bicycle stems used to clamp the fork steerer and/or handlebars. The recalled stems include models BZA, Director, HiFi and Ranger. Only stems with a "Z" marked inside the bolt head are included in this recall. "Chromag" and the model name are printed on the stems. The stems were sold separately from bicycles. Bolts used in the stems are 6 mm in diameter and 20 mm in length. The stems were sold in various colors including black, red, blue, gold, purple and silver.
Recall Number	17140
Remedy Options › Option	Replace
Inconjunctions › U R L	http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2017/62876r-eng.php
Consumer Contact	Chromag Bikes at 800-380-4102 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Thursday, email info@chromagbikes.com or online at www.chromagbikes.com and click on Stem Bolt Recall at the top of the page for more information.
Last Publish Date	2017-04-26T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country	Taiwan
Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country	Canada

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