Ridley Bikes Recalls 4ZA Carbon Stems Due to Fall Hazard
Ridley Bikes is recalling 4ZA threadless carbon bicycle handlebar stems because they can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.
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 injuries from a fall), but no serious injuries or fatalities are documented, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Ridley Bikes is recalling approximately 105 4ZA threadless carbon bicycle handlebar stems. The stems are black, feature "4ZA Cycling Performance" painted on the carbon extension, and range in length from 90mm to 130mm. The recall covers all 4ZA 31.8 threadless stems sold as individual aftermarket components.
The stems can crack or break, which poses a fall hazard. The company has received one report of a handlebar stem breaking that resulted in minor injuries.
The stems were sold at specialty bicycle retailers and via websites from January 2005 through April 2010 for about $59. Consumers should immediately stop using their bicycles and contact the retailer where the stems were purchased to obtain a free replacement. Other bicycle shops can also handle the replacement by contacting the manufacturer's current distributor, Quality Bicycle Products, Inc.
The recalled product
- Product
- 4ZA Threadless Carbon Bicycle Handlebar Stems
- Manufacturer
- Race Productions NV, Belgium
- Affected units
- 105
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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