CPSC, Syntace USA Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Stems
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2006-01-19 · 06069
Hazards
The recalled bicycle stems can crack or break under normal conditions, causing the rider to fall and suffer serious injury.
Recall
Number
06069
Date
2006-01-19
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
F99 (Force 99) Bicycle Handlebar Stems
Companies
Retailer(s)
Bicycle dealers, mail order magazines and on the Internet from May 2003 through July 2005 for about $90.
Distributor(s)
Syntace USA, of Olney, Ill.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
Description
The recalled bicycle handlebar stem is black. Stems with production codes 01 03 through 45 04, and stems with no production code are included in this recall. The production code is the bottom set of numbers located on the end of the stem.