CPSC

Mountain bike handlebar stems Recalled for Crash Hazard

Recalled bike handlebar stem
Recalled bike handlebar stem

Hazard

The stem connects the bicycle's handlebars to the fork. These stems can break during use, causing the bicycle rider to crash and suffer serious injuries.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Consumers should stop using bicycles with these stems immediately, and either call Profile Design to get a free replacement stem, or return the bicycle with the recalled stem to a Profile-Design retailer, to have the stem replaced free of charge.

Consumer Contact

For more information, call Profile Design toll-free at (888) 800-5999 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

Products

Mountain bike handlebar stems

Injuries & Incidents

Sold At

Independent bicycle dealers nationwide sold bicycles and parts kits with these stems and individual stems, from March 1997 through April 2000. The stems sold for about $50.