Quality Bicycle Products · Recalled
Bicycle Stems Recalled by Ridley Bikes Due to Fall Hazard
The bicycle handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.
- Units
- About 105
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $59
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- The stems were sold at specialty bicycle retailers and via websites from January 2005 through April 2010 for about $59.
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Recalled by
- Quality Bicycle Products, of Bloomington, Minn., Race Productions NV, Belgium, Sinclair Imports, of Reno, Nev.
Incident log
The firm received one report of a handlebar stem breaking resulting in minor injuries.
What the notice says to do
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.
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 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 MAY 22 2012; last revised FEB 19 2015.