CPSC, Syntace USA Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Stems

The recalled bicycle stems can crack or break under normal conditions, causing the rider to fall and suffer serious injury.

Recall #: 06069
Affected scope: About 2,300

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Syntace USA, of Olney, Ill. recalled The recalled bicycle handlebar stem is black. Stems with production codes 01 03 through 4….

CPSC, Syntace USA Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Stems was recalled by Syntace USA, of Olney, Ill. in January 19, 2006. Reason: The recalled bicycle stems can crack or break under normal conditions, causing the rider to fall and suffer s…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled handlebar stem immediatel…. Verify recall #06069 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Syntace USA, of Olney, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-The recalled bicycle stems can crack or break under normal conditions, causing the rider to fall and suffer s….

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agency class: January 19, 2006
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06069 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

The recalled bicycle stems can crack or break under normal conditions, causing the rider to fall and suffer serious injury.

Remedy, 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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	06069
Date reported	January 19, 2006
Date initiated	January 19, 2006
Recalling firm	Syntace USA, of Olney, Ill.
Affected scope	About 2,300
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled handlebar stem immediately and contact Syntace for instructions t…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The recalled bicycle stems can crack or break under normal conditions, causing the rider to fall and suffer serious injury.

What should consumers 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.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 19, 2006. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 06069.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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