The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·17147·Announced 2017-05-09

Profile Design Recalls Bicycle Handlebar Stems Due to Crash Hazard

Profile Design is recalling Cobra S bicycle handlebar stems because they can corrode and break, causing riders to lose control and crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (bicycle component failure) with reported injuries, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Profile Design LLC is recalling approximately 9,700 Cobra S carbon-wrapped black handlebar stems sold in the United States. The stems were sold individually and as original equipment on specific Kestrel, Fuji, Jamis, and Scott bicycle models between January 2007 and December 2013. The stems are black with "Profile Design" and "Cobra S" printed in white and are available in seven lengths ranging from 60 mm to 120 mm.

The recall was issued because the handlebar stems can corrode and break, which may cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle and crash. The company has received at least 10 reports of the stems corroding and breaking, including one report of a rider injury resulting from a stem break.

Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled handlebar stems. They should contact Profile Design toll-free at 888-800-5999 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.profile-design.com and click on "Recall Notices" to receive instructions for a free replacement stem.

The recalled product

Product
Cobra S handlebar stems
Manufacturer
Profile Design LLC, of Carson, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle Parts
Hazard
Affected units
9,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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