The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·06069·Announced 2006-01-19

Syntace Recalls F99 Bicycle Handlebar Stems Due to Breakage Risk

Syntace USA is recalling about 2,300 F99 bicycle handlebar stems because they can crack or break, causing riders to fall and suffer serious injury.

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 the stem can break causing serious injury, but the source explicitly states that no incidents or injuries have been reported, which caps the score at 3 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Syntace USA is recalling approximately 2,300 F99 (Force 99) bicycle handlebar stems. The recalled stems are black and include those with production codes 01 03 through 45 04, as well as stems with no production code. The production code is located on the bottom set of numbers at the end of the stem.

The stems can crack or break under normal conditions, which may cause the rider to fall and suffer serious injury. No incidents or injuries have been reported to date. The stems were manufactured in Taiwan and sold by bicycle dealers, mail order magazines, and on the Internet from May 2003 through July 2005 for about $90.

Consumers should stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled handlebar stem immediately. They should contact Syntace for instructions to receive a free replacement stem and installation. For additional information, consumers can contact Crystal Trout at Syntace USA at (800) 448-3876, extension 233, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.syntaceusa.com.

The recalled product

Product
F99 (Force 99) Bicycle Handlebar Stems
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
2,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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