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Ridley Bikes Sinclair Imports Quality Bicycle Products Race Productions 4ZA Threadless Carbon Bicycle Handlebar Stems

The recall involves all 4ZA 31.8 threadless bicycle handlebar stems sold as individual aftermarket components. The stems are black and have the word "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.

By Parenting Staff
Date: 
Tue, 05/22/2012
Brand: 

Ridley

Sold At: 

The stems were sold at specialty bicycle retailers and via websites from January 2005 through April 2010 for about $59.

Problem: 

The bicycle handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.

Product Numbers Recalled: 

About 105

If You Own This Product: 

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.

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.com

Incidents/Injuries: 

The firm received one report of a handlebar stem breaking resulting in minor injuries.

Manufactured In: 

Taiwan

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