Shimano Recalls PRO Vibe Alloy Stems for Road Bicycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
USShimano Recalls PRO Vibe Alloy Stems for Road Bicycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
Recalling Firm: Shimano Europe B.V., of the Netherlands
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The recalled bicycle stems can crack and break while in use and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury to the user in a crash.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves PRO Vibe Stem (Alloy) model black bicycle stems for road bicycles. The PRO Vibe stems were sold separately and installed by bicycle stores. The recalled stems have a silver 'V' logo on the faceplate of the stem and the forward-facing mounting bolts.
Affected Products
Shimano PRO Vibe Alloy stems for road bicycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Shimano-Recalls-PRO-Vibe-Alloy-Stems-for-Road-Bicycles-Due-to-Crash-and-Injury-Hazards-Recall-Alert |
| Title | Shimano Recalls PRO Vibe Alloy Stems for Road Bicycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert) |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/image2_0.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Bicycle stem for road bicycles |
| Hazards › Name | The recalled bicycle stems can crack and break while in use and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury to the user in a crash. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received two reports of the recalled bicycle stems cracking in the U.S. No injuries have been reported in the United States. |
| Products › Name | Shimano PRO Vibe Alloy stems for road bicycles |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 400 (In addition, about 90 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 9629 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with PRO Vibe alloy handlebar stems and take them to the place where purchased or a Shimano authorized retailer to determine if the stem on their bike is included in the recall and for a free replacement stem and free installation. |
| Importers › Name | Shimano North America Bicycle Inc., of Irvine, California |
| Retailers › Name | Bicycle stores nationwide and online at Backcountry.com from May 2020 through June 2022 for about $130. |
| Recall Date | 2023-05-18T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves PRO Vibe Stem (Alloy) model black bicycle stems for road bicycles. The PRO Vibe stems were sold separately and installed by bicycle stores. The recalled stems have a silver 'V' logo on the faceplate of the stem and the forward-facing mounting bolts. |
| Recall Number | 23757 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Shimano Europe B.V., of the Netherlands |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/shimano-pro-vibe-bicycle-stem-recalled-due-injury-hazard |
| Consumer Contact | Shimano North America Bicycle at 800-423-2420 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday PT, email at bikeservice@shimano.com or online at https://www.pro-bikegear.com/us/news/ or bike.shimano.com and click on 'Recalls' or 'News and updates' for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2023-05-18T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |
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