The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05166·Announced 2005-05-05

Quality Bicycle Products Recalls Dimension Threadless Handlebar Stems

Quality Bicycle Products is recalling Dimension threadless handlebar stems that can crack or break, causing riders to fall and suffer injuries.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has been reported (minor abrasions and bruises), fitting the High severity criteria for products where injury has not yet been reported as severe or fatal.

Plain-English summary

Quality Bicycle Products Inc. is recalling approximately 18,000 Dimension-brand road and mountain threadless bicycle handlebar stems. The recall includes specific models with a 130-degree rise, which are black or silver and have "Dimension" painted on the extension. The affected model numbers are SM2330 to SM2333, SM4555 to SM4558, SM4567, and SM4570 to SM4573.

The stems are being recalled because they can crack or break, which may cause the bicycle rider to fall and suffer injuries. There has been one report of a handlebar stem breaking that resulted in minor abrasions and bruises to the rider.

The recalled stems were sold at bicycle specialty stores, web, and mail order retailers nationwide from January 2003 through March 2005 for about $25. Consumers should contact their local bicycle retailer to have the handlebar stem checked and obtain a replacement if necessary. For more information, consumers can contact Quality Bicycle Products toll-free at (877) 725-7211 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.dimensionbikeproducts.com.

The recalled product

Product
Dimension Bicycle Road and Mountain Threadless Handlebar Stems
Manufacturer
Quality Bicycle Products Inc., of Bloomington, Minn.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle Parts
Hazard
Affected units
18,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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