Shimano Recalls PRO Atherton Mountain Bike Handlebar Stems Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2012-02-21 · 12113
Hazards
The bolts holding the front plate of the stem to the stem body can be pulled out of the threads while the bike is being ridden, causing the rider to lose control of the bike and fall.
Recall
Number
12113
Date
2012-02-21
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Mountain Bicycle Handlebar Stem
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Post Moderne Corporation, Taiwan
Retailer(s)
Bicycle and specialty stores and dealers nationwide from October 2009 to November 2010 for about $120.
Importer(s)
Shimano American Corporation, Irvine, Calif.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
Description
This recall involves PRO Atherton direct mount bicycle handlebar stems with the model number PRSS0049 and supplied from October 2009 to November 2010. The stem consists of a metal alloy body and front plate and four alloy bolts. The stem body is black with red markings. It has the word "PRO" in four places on the sides and the word "Atherton." The front plate is black and silver with the PRO logo in the center. The model number is located on the barcode sticker on the backside bottom of the packaging material. Stems with the following identification codes are being recalled: HH, HJ, HK, HL, IA, IC, ID, IE and IF. Some of these stems were outfitted with 18mm bolts instead of 21mm bolts. The identification code is located on the stem body where the handlebars are seated.