The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·08385·Announced 2008-09-03

Deda Forza Bicycle Handlebar Stems Recalled Due to Crash Hazard

Deda Elementi is recalling about 400 Deda Forza handlebar stems because they can crack and cause riders to lose control. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 structural defect that poses a crash hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Deda Elementi S.r.l. is recalling about 400 Deda Forza black carbon fiber handlebar stems in gloss finish. The stems are black with a gloss finish and have "Deda Forza" printed on them. Matte finish stems are not included in this recall.

The top of the handlebar stem can crack, which can cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle and pose a crash hazard. Deda Elementi has received four reports of incidents involving the stems, but no injuries have been reported.

The recalled stems were sold on bicycles priced between $4,300 and $8,700 at bicycle retailers nationwide from January 2008 through June 2008. Consumers should stop using the bicycles equipped with the recalled stems and return them to the place of purchase to receive a free replacement handlebar stem.

The recalled product

Product
Deda Forza Bicycle Handlebar Stems
Manufacturer
Deda Elementi S.r.l., of Italy
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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