Shimano · Recalled
Shimano Recalls PRO Vibe Alloy Stems for Road Bicycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
The recalled bicycle stems can crack and break while in use and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury to the user in a crash.
- Units
- About 400 (In addition, about 90 were sold in Canada)
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $130
- Remedy
- Replace
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 PRO Vibe Stem (Alloy) model black bicycle stems for road bicycles. The PRO Vibe stems were sold separately and installed by bicycle stores. The recalled stems have a silver 'V' logo on the faceplate of the stem and the forward-facing mounting bolts.
The file
- Sold at
- Bicycle stores nationwide and online at Backcountry.com from May 2020 through June 2022 for about $130.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Recalled by
- Shimano Europe B.V., of the Netherlands, Shimano North America Bicycle Inc., of Irvine, California
Incident log
The firm has received two reports of the recalled bicycle stems cracking in the U.S. No injuries have been reported in the United States.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with PRO Vibe alloy handlebar stems and take them to the place where purchased or a Shimano authorized retailer to determine if the stem on their bike is included in the recall and for a free replacement stem and free installation.
Shimano North America Bicycle at 800-423-2420 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday PT, email at bikeservice@shimano.com or online at https://www.pro-bikegear.com/us/news/ or bike.shimano.com and click on 'Recalls' or 'News and updates' for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.