News from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs             Washington, D.C. 20207
For Immediate Release May 5, 2005 Release #05-166	Firm’s Recall Hotline: (877) 725-7211 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, Quality Bicycle Products Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Stems
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (To access color photos of the following recalled products, see CPSC’s Web site at www.cpsc.gov.)
Name of product: Dimension Bicycle Road and Mountain Threadless Handlebar Stems Units: About 18,000 Manufacturer: Quality Bicycle Products Inc., of Bloomington, Minn. Hazard: These handlebar stems can crack or break, causing the bicycle rider to fall and suffer injuries. Incidents/Injuries: There has been one report of a handlebar stem breaking that resulted in minor abrasions and bruises to the rider. Description: The recall involves all Dimension-brand road and mountain threadless bicycle stems with a 130 degree rise. The stems are black or silver and have the word “Dimension” painted on the extension. Only models SM2330 to SM2333, SM4555 to SM4558, SM4567, and SM4570 to SM4573 are included in this recall. The model numbers are printed on the original packaging. These handlebar stems all have a 130-degree “high rise” but vary in extension length. Sold at: Bicycle specialty stores, web and mail order retailers nationwide from January 2003 through March 2005 for about $25. Manufactured in: Taiwan and China Remedy: Contact your local bicycle retailer to have them check your handlebar stem and obtain a replacement stem if necessary. Consumer Contact: For more information, contact QBP toll-free at (877) 725-7211 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m CT Monday through Friday or visit www.dimensionbikeproducts.com.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $700 billion annually. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals – contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC’s hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC’s teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270 or visit CPSC’s website. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC’s Web site at www.cpsc.gov.

 

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