CPSC, Quality Bicycle Products Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Stems
USCPSC, Quality Bicycle Products Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Stems
Recalling Firm: Quality Bicycle Products Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
These handlebar stems can crack or break, causing the bicycle rider to fall and suffer injuries.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves all Dimension-brand road and mountain threadless bicycle stems with a 130 degree rise. The stems are black or silver and have the word "Dimension" painted on the extension. Only models SM2330 to SM2333, SM4555 to SM4558, SM4567, and SM4570 to SM4573 are included in this recall. The model numbers are printed on the original packaging. These handlebar stems all have a 130-degree "high rise" but vary in extension length.
Affected Products
Dimension Bicycle Road and Mountain Threadless Handlebar Stems
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Quality-Bicycle-Products-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycle-Handlebar-Stems- |
| Title | CPSC, Quality Bicycle Products Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Stems |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/874f2f99267b4d44b8d3447a0f0aa315.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Handlebar Stem |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/b02cee4136354430b1a2cc0ece0a306a.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Handlebar Stem |
| Hazards › Name | These handlebar stems can crack or break, causing the bicycle rider to fall and suffer injuries. |
| Injuries › Name | There has been one report of a handlebar stem breaking that resulted in minor abrasions and bruises to the rider. |
| Products › Name | Dimension Bicycle Road and Mountain Threadless Handlebar Stems |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 18,000 |
| Recall I D | 2924 |
| Remedies › Name | Contact your local bicycle retailer to have them check your handlebar stem and obtain a replacement stem, if necessary. |
| Retailers › Name | Bicycle specialty stores, Web and mail order retailers nationwide, from January 2003 through March 2005, for about $25. |
| Recall Date | 2005-05-05T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves all Dimension-brand road and mountain threadless bicycle stems with a 130 degree rise. The stems are black or silver and have the word "Dimension" painted on the extension. Only models SM2330 to SM2333, SM4555 to SM4558, SM4567, and SM4570 to SM4573 are included in this recall. The model numbers are printed on the original packaging. These handlebar stems all have a 130-degree "high rise" but vary in extension length. |
| Recall Number | 05166 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Quality Bicycle Products Inc., of Bloomington, Minn. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact QBP toll-free at (877) 725-7211 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.dimensionbikeproducts.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-10-03T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | Taiwan |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | China |
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