CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The bicycle handlebar stems can corrode and break, causing the rider to lose control and crash.

In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2017/63218r-eng.php
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • May 9, 2017

Profile Design Recalls Bicycle Handlebar Stems Due to Loss of Control and Crash Hazard

This recall involves Profile Design Cobra S carbon-wrapped black handlebar stems sold individually and as original equipment on the following Kestrel, Fuji, Jamis and Scott bicycle models: 2009 Kestrel Talon SL Tri Ultegra, 2009 Kestrel Evoke SL, 2009 Kestrel Airfoil Pro SL, 2009 Kestrel Talon SL, 2010 Kestrel Talon SL Tri- Ultegra, 2010 Kestrel Talon Tri- Force, 2010 Kestrel Airfoil Pro SL/Airfoil Pro SL (650c), 2010 Kestrel Talon Road SL, 2010 Kestrel 4000 SL, Fuji 2009 D-6 Pro, Fuji 2010 D-6 Pro, Fuji 2010 D-6 Matt Reed, Jamis 2010 Xenith T2, Scott 2008 CR1 Plasma LTD (model# 209562), Scott 2009 Plasma Premium (model # 212052) and Scott 2010 Plasma Premium (model # 215722). The stems were sold in seven lengths or sizes including 60 mm, 70 mm, 80 mm, 90 mm, 100 mm, 110 mm and 120 mm. "Profile Design" and "Cobra S" are printed in white on the black handlebar stems. Only black stems are included in this recall.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled handlebar stems and contact Profile Design for instructions to receive a free replacement stem.

Contact Information

Profile Design toll-free at 888-800-5999 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.profile-design.com and click on "Recall Notices" for more information.

Recall Details

Sold At
Independent bicycle stores nationwide from January 2007 through December 2013 for about $200 for the stem sold individually and between $2,000 and $6,000 for bicycles sold with the stems as original equipment.
Injuries
The firm has received at least 10 reports of the bicycle handlebar stems corroding and breaking, including one report of an injury to a rider when the bicycle stem broke, causing the rider to lose control.
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
17147

Product Information

Product Name
Cobra S handlebar stems
Number of Units
About 9,700 in the U.S. (135 were sold in Canada)
Imported By
Profile Design LLC, of Carson, Calif.
Distributed By
Profile Design LLC, of Carson, Calif.
Manufactured In
Taiwan

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 888-800-5999
Website www.profile-design.com
Full Contact Information

Profile Design toll-free at 888-800-5999 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.profile-design.com and click on "Recall Notices" for more information.