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CPSC, Syntace USA Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Stems

Recalled January 19, 2006 · CPSC recall 06069 · Syntace

Handlebar Stem Production CodeRecalled Bicycle Handlebar Stem
Hazard
The recalled bicycle stems can crack or break under normal conditions, causing the rider to fall and suffer serious injury.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled handlebar stem immediately and contact Syntace for instructions to receive a free replacement stem and installation.
Units
About 2,300
Incidents / injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Description

The recalled bicycle handlebar stem is black. Stems with production codes 01 03 through 45 04, and stems with no production code are included in this recall. The production code is the bottom set of numbers located on the end of the stem.

What to do

Consumers should stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled handlebar stem immediately and contact Syntace for instructions to receive a free replacement stem and installation.

Contact

For additional information, contact Crystal Trout at Syntace USA at (800) 448-3876, extension 233, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or log onto www.syntaceusa.com - consumers also can e-mail the firm at [email protected] or write to: Syntace USA, 1902 Miller Drive, Olney, Ill. 62450.

Product
F99 (Force 99) Bicycle Handlebar Stems
Distributed by
Syntace USA, of Olney, Ill.
Retailers
Bicycle dealers, mail order magazines and on the Internet from May 2003 through July 2005 for about $90.
Made in
Taiwan

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

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