The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·19729·Announced 2019-03-19

Stromer ST5 Electric Bicycles Recalled Due to Stem Breakage Hazard

myStromer is recalling Stromer ST5 electric bicycles because the stem can break, posing crash and injury hazards to riders.

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 (stem breakage) that poses a risk of crash and injury, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

myStromerUSA Corp., dba Stromer, is recalling Stromer ST5 pedal-assist electric bicycles. The recall involves about 195 units sold in the United States from April 2018 through February 2019 for about $10,000 each. The bicycles feature a black or gray aluminum frame, hydraulic disc brakes, an integrated lithium battery, and a rear hub motor.

The recall is being conducted because the bicycle stem can break, which poses crash and injury hazards to the rider. myStromer has received one report of a stem breaking, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle and take it to an authorized Stromer dealer for a free repair. myStromer is contacting all known purchasers directly. For more information, consumers can contact myStromer at 800-819-4262 or visit www.stromerbike.com.

The recalled product

Product
Stromer ST5 electric bicycles
Manufacturer
myStromerUSA Corp., dba Stromer, a subsidiary of myStromer AG, of Vista, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Electric Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
195

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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