Easton Sports · Recalled
Bicycles Recalled by Easton Sports; Stem Failure Poses Fall Hazard
The bicycle stem can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider falls.
- Units
- About 6,400
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $30–$1,200
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
This recall involves bicycles with EA30 stems. The EA30 stems are black with white-and-gray graphics and feature a four-bolt stem face cap. "EA30" is printed on the stem. EA30 stems sold as aftermarket items are included in this recall.
The file
- Sold at
- Independent bicycle dealers nationwide from August 2007 through August 2009 for between $500 and $1,200. Aftermarket stems were sold from August 2007 through September 2009 for about $30.
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Easton Sports, of Scotts Valley, Calif.
Incident log
The company received a report of a stem breaking, causing a minor injury to the rider.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycles and contact any authorized Easton Sports for a free replacement stem.
For more information, contact Eason Sports toll-free at (866) 892-6059 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.eastonbike.com
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 NOV 12 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.