Chromag Bicycle Stems Recalled by Riser Holdings Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2017-04-26 · 17140
Hazards
The clamping bolts that secure the stem to the fork steerer and/or the handlebars can break, posing fall and injury hazards to riders.
Recall
Number
17140
Date
2017-04-26
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Chromag bicycle stems
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Arts Cyclery, Beatchwood Cycles, Beat Cycles, Breadwinner Cycles, Blazin Saddles, Harpers, Quality Bicycle Products, The Bike Hub and Squatch Cycles nationwide or online at www.chromagbikes.com from November 2016 through March 2017 for about $120 for the stem.
Importer(s)
Riser Holdings Ltd., of Canada, dba Chromag Bikes
Country of manufacture
Taiwan; Canada
Description
This recall involves Chromag bicycle stems used to clamp the fork steerer and/or handlebars. The recalled stems include models BZA, Director, HiFi and Ranger. Only stems with a "Z" marked inside the bolt head are included in this recall. "Chromag" and the model name are printed on the stems. The stems were sold separately from bicycles. Bolts used in the stems are 6 mm in diameter and 20 mm in length. The stems were sold in various colors including black, red, blue, gold, purple and silver.