Shimano Recalls PRO Vibe Alloy Stems for Road Bicycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2023-05-18 · 23757
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
23757
Date
2023-05-18
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Shimano PRO Vibe Alloy stems for road bicycles
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Shimano Europe B.V., of the Netherlands
Retailer(s)
Bicycle stores nationwide and online at Backcountry.com from May 2020 through June 2022 for about $130.
Importer(s)
Shimano North America Bicycle Inc., of Irvine, California
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
Description
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.