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Bicycle Stems Recalled by Ridley Bikes Due to Fall Hazard

Name of Product:
4ZA Threadless Carbon Bicycle Handlebar Stem
Hazard:
The bicycle handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
May 22, 2012
Units:
About 105
Consumer Contact

For additional information, please contact Quality Bicycle Products, Inc. ("QBP") toll-free at (877) 745-7703 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.ridley-bikes.com

Recall Details

Description:

The recall involves all 4ZA 31.8 threadless bicycle handlebar stems sold as individual aftermarket components. The stems are black and have the words "4ZA Cycling Performance" painted on the carbon extension between the steerer clamp and handlebar clamp. The recalled stems range in extension lengths from 90mm to 130mm, approximately 3.5 to 5 inches.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using their bicycles and contact the bicycle retailers where the stems were purchased to obtain a free replacement stem. Other bicycle shops can handle the replacement process by contacting the manufacturer's current distributor, Quality Bicycle Products, Inc.

Incidents/Injuries:

The firm received one report of a handlebar stem breaking resulting in minor injuries.

Sold At:
The stems were sold at specialty bicycle retailers and via websites from January 2005 through April 2010 for about $59.
Manufacturer(s):
Race Productions NV, Belgium
Distributor(s):
Sinclair Imports, of Reno, Nev., and Quality Bicycle Products, of Bloomington, Minn.
Manufactured In:
Taiwan
Recall number:
12-183

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