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Product Recall
Bicycle Stems Recalled by Ridley Bikes Due to Fall Hazard
Ridley Bikes 4ZA Threadless Carbon Bicycle Handlebar Stems
Recall Date: May 22nd, 2012
Type: Bicycles & Accessories
Units: About 105
Sinclair Imports Quality Bicycle Products Race Productions 4ZA Threadless Carbon Bicycle Handlebar Stems
Recall Date: May 22nd, 2012
Units: About 105
Hazards: The bicycle handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.
Remedies: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using their bicycles and contact the bicycle retailers where the stems were purchased to obtain a free replacement stem. Other bicycle shops can handle the replacement process by contacting the manufacturer's current distributor, Quality Bicycle Products, Inc.
Description
The recall involves all 4ZA 31.8 threadless bicycle handlebar stems sold as individual aftermarket components. The stems are black and have the words "4ZA Cycling Performance" painted on the carbon extension between the steerer clamp and handlebar clamp. The recalled stems range in extension lengths from 90mm to 130mm, approximately 3.5 to 5 inches.
Consumer Contact:
For additional information, please contact Quality Bicycle Products, Inc. ("QBP") toll-free at (877) 745-7703 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.ridley-bikes.comInjuries:
The firm received one report of a handlebar stem breaking resulting in minor injuries.
Manufacturers:
Race Productions NV, Belgium
Retailers:
The stems were sold at specialty bicycle retailers and via websites from January 2005 through April 2010 for about $59.
Distributors:
Sinclair Imports, of Reno, Nev., and Quality Bicycle Products, of Bloomington, Minn.
