CPSC, Quality Bicycle Products Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Stems
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-05-05 · 05166
Hazards
These handlebar stems can crack or break, causing the bicycle rider to fall and suffer injuries.
Recall
Number
05166
Date
2005-05-05
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Dimension Bicycle Road and Mountain Threadless Handlebar Stems
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Quality Bicycle Products Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.
Retailer(s)
Bicycle specialty stores, Web and mail order retailers nationwide, from January 2003 through March 2005, for about $25.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan; China
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.