CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The bicycle handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • May 22, 2012

Bicycle Stems Recalled by Ridley Bikes Due to Fall Hazard

The recall involves all 4ZA 31.8 threadless bicycle handlebar stems sold as individual aftermarket components. The stems are black and have the words "4ZA Cycling Performance" painted on the carbon extension between the steerer clamp and handlebar clamp. The recalled stems range in extension lengths from 90mm to 130mm, approximately 3.5 to 5 inches.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using their bicycles and contact the bicycle retailers where the stems were purchased to obtain a free replacement stem. Other bicycle shops can handle the replacement process by contacting the manufacturer's current distributor, Quality Bicycle Products, Inc.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact Quality Bicycle Products, Inc. ("QBP") toll-free at (877) 745-7703 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.ridley-bikes.com

Recall Details

Sold At
The stems were sold at specialty bicycle retailers and via websites from January 2005 through April 2010 for about $59.
Injuries
The firm received one report of a handlebar stem breaking resulting in minor injuries.
Manufacturer
Race Productions NV, Belgium
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
12183

Product Information

Product Name
4ZA Threadless Carbon Bicycle Handlebar Stems
Product Type
Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Number of Units
About 105
Manufacturer Name
Race Productions NV, Belgium
Distributed By
Quality Bicycle Products, of Bloomington, Minn.
Manufactured In
Taiwan

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Full Contact Information

For additional information, please contact Quality Bicycle Products, Inc. ("QBP") toll-free at (877) 745-7703 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.ridley-bikes.com