Dimension Bicycle Road and Mountain Threadless Handlebar Stems

Date

May 5, 2005

Manufacturer

Quality Bicycle Products Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.

CPSC title

CPSC, Quality Bicycle Products Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Stems

Products

Dimension Bicycle Road and Mountain Threadless Handlebar Stems

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.

Hazard

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

Remedy

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

Units

About 18,000

Injuries reported

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.

Made in

Taiwan, China

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 number

05166

What should I do? Something you own was recalled. What now?

Source: CPSC · Consumer product record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.