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CPSCRecalled May 5, 2005 · #05166

CPSC, Quality Bicycle Products Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Stems

Hazard

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

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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.

Product details

Product
Dimension Bicycle Road and Mountain Threadless Handlebar Stems
Type
Bicycles & Accessories
Manufacturer
Quality Bicycle Products Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.
Model numbers
SM2330, SM2333, SM4555, SM4558, SM4567, SM4570, SM4573
UPCs
Sold at
Bicycle specialty stores, Web and mail order retailers nationwide, from January 2003 through March 2005, for about $25.
Made in
Taiwan, China

What you should do

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

View the official CPSC notice