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Chromag Bicycle Stems Recalled by Riser Holdings Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

Recalled April 26, 2017 · CPSC recall 17140 · Chromag

Chromag bicycle stem BZA modelChromag bicycle stem Director modelChromag bicycle stem HiFi modelChromag bicycle stem Ranger model
Hazard
The clamping bolts that secure the stem to the fork steerer and/or the handlebars can break, posing fall and injury hazards to riders.
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 100
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received three reports of the clamping bolts breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves Chromag bicycle stems used to clamp the fork steerer and/or handlebars. The recalled stems include models BZA, Director, HiFi and Ranger. Only stems with a "Z" marked inside the bolt head are included in this recall. "Chromag" and the model name are printed on the stems. The stems were sold separately from bicycles. Bolts used in the stems are 6 mm in diameter and 20 mm in length. The stems were sold in various colors including black, red, blue, gold, purple and silver.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled stems and contact Chromag for free replacement bolts for the stem.

Contact

Chromag Bikes at 800-380-4102 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Thursday, email [email protected] or online at www.chromagbikes.com and click on Stem Bolt Recall at the top of the page for more information.

Product
Chromag bicycle stems
Imported by
Riser Holdings Ltd., of Canada, dba Chromag Bikes
Retailers
Arts Cyclery, Beatchwood Cycles, Beat Cycles, Breadwinner Cycles, Blazin Saddles, Harpers, Quality Bicycle Products, The Bike Hub and Squatch Cycles nationwide or online at www.chromagbikes.com from November 2016 through March 2017 for about $120 for the stem.
Made in
Taiwan · Canada

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →