Syntace USA · Recalled
CPSC, Syntace USA Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Stems
The recalled bicycle stems can crack or break under normal conditions, causing the rider to fall and suffer serious injury.
- Units
- About 2,300
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $90
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Bicycle dealers, mail order magazines and on the Internet from May 2003 through July 2005 for about $90.
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Recalled by
- Syntace USA, of Olney, Ill.
Incident log
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
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.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JAN 19 2006; last revised APR 24 2024.
