Chromag Bicycle Stems Recalled by Riser Holdings Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

The clamping bolts that secure the stem to the fork steerer and/or the handlebars can break, posing fall and injury hazards to riders.

Recall #: 17140
Affected scope: About 100

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Chromag Bicycle Stems Recalled by Riser Holdings Due to Fall and Injury Hazards was recalled and listed by the CPSC in April 26, 2017. Reason: The clamping bolts that secure the stem to the fork steerer and/or the handlebars can break, posing fall and …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled stems and contact Chro…. Verify recall #17140 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The clamping bolts that secure the stem to the fork steerer and/or the handlebars can break, posing fall and ….

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agency class: April 26, 2017
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17140 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

This recall involves Chromag bicycle stems used to clamp the fork steerer and/or handlebars. The recalled stems include models BZA, Director, HiFi and Ranger. Only stems with a "Z" marked inside the bolt head are included in this recall. "Chromag" and the model name are printed on the stems. The stems were sold separately from bicycles. Bolts used in the stems are 6 mm in diameter and 20 mm in length. The stems were sold in various colors including black, red, blue, gold, purple and silver.

Reason for recall

The clamping bolts that secure the stem to the fork steerer and/or the handlebars can break, posing fall and injury hazards to riders.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled stems and contact Chromag for free replacement bolts for the stem.

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	17140
Date reported	April 26, 2017
Date initiated	April 26, 2017
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 100
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 bicycles with the recalled stems and contact Chromag for free replacement bolts for the s…

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What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The clamping bolts that secure the stem to the fork steerer and/or the handlebars can break, posing fall and injury hazards to riders.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled stems and contact Chromag for free replacement bolts for the stem.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 26, 2017. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 17140.

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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