CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Syntace USA Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Stems
Published: January 19, 2006Recall ID: 06069Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The recalled bicycle stems can crack or break under normal conditions, causing the rider to fall and suffer serious injury.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled bicycle handlebar stem is black. Stems with production codes 01 03 through 45 04, and stems with no production code are included in this recall. The production code is the bottom set of numbers located on the end of the stem.
Affected Products
F99 (Force 99) Bicycle Handlebar Stems
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-Syntace-USA-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycle-Handlebar-Stems |
| Title | CPSC, Syntace USA Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Stems |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e19f00054cc343bbbc996b25114fc69d.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Handlebar Stem Production Code |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e346e2389ef64c5294d90fb944f0868c.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Bicycle Handlebar Stem |
| Hazards › Name | The recalled bicycle stems can crack or break under normal conditions, causing the rider to fall and suffer serious injury. |
| Injuries › Name | No incidents or injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | F99 (Force 99) Bicycle Handlebar Stems |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,300 |
| Recall I D | 3190 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled handlebar stem immediately and contact Syntace for instructions to receive a free replacement stem and installation. |
| Retailers › Name | Bicycle dealers, mail order magazines and on the Internet from May 2003 through July 2005 for about $90. |
| Recall Date | 2006-01-19T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled bicycle handlebar stem is black. Stems with production codes 01 03 through 45 04, and stems with no production code are included in this recall. The production code is the bottom set of numbers located on the end of the stem. |
| Distributors › Name | Syntace USA, of Olney, Ill. |
| Recall Number | 06069 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Crystal Trout at Syntace USA at (800) 448-3876, extension 233, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or log onto www.syntaceusa.com - consumers also can e-mail the firm at syntaceusa@syntace.com or write to: Syntace USA, 1902 Miller Drive, Olney, Ill. 62450. |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-04-24T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |