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CPSC, Quality Bicycle Products Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Stems

  • Dimension Bicycle Road and Mountain Threadless Handlebar Stems
  • Dimension Bicycle Road and Mountain Threadless Handlebar Stems
Name of Product:
Dimension Bicycle Road and Mountain Threadless Handlebar Stems
Hazard:

These handlebar stems can crack or break, causing the bicycle rider to fall and suffer injuries.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
May 05, 2005
Units:

About 18,000

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.

Recall Details

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.

Remedy:

Contact your local bicycle retailer to have them check your handlebar stem and obtain a replacement stem if necessary.

Incidents/Injuries:

There has been one report of a handlebar stem breaking that resulted in minor abrasions and bruises to the rider.

Sold At:
Bicycle specialty stores, Web and mail order retailers nationwide from January 2003 through March 2005 for about $25.
Manufacturer(s):
Quality Bicycle Products Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.
Manufactured In:
Taiwan and China
Recall number:
05-166

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