Bicycle Stems Recalled by Ridley Bikes Due to Fall Hazard

The bicycle handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.

Recall #: 12183
Affected scope: About 105

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Race Productions Nv, Belgium recalled The recall involves all 4ZA 31.8 threadless bicycle handlebar stems sold as individual af….

Bicycle Stems Recalled by Ridley Bikes Due to Fall Hazard was recalled by Race Productions Nv, Belgium in May 22, 2012. Reason: The bicycle handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using their bicycles and contact the bicycle retailers …. Verify recall #12183 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Race Productions Nv, Belgium issued this CPSC recall-The bicycle handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard..

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agency class: May 22, 2012
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12183 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 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.

Reason for recall

The bicycle handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy, what to do

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.

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	12183
Date reported	May 22, 2012
Date initiated	May 22, 2012
Recalling firm	Race Productions Nv, Belgium
Affected scope	About 105
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 immediately stop using their bicycles and contact the bicycle retailers where the stems were purchased to obtain…

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

The bicycle handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 22, 2012. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12183.

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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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