CPSC recall · Reported May 18, 2023
Shimano Recalls PRO Vibe Alloy Stems for Road Bicycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
The recalled bicycle stems can crack and break while in use and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury to the user in a crash.
Shimano Europe B.v., of the Netherlands recalled This recall involves PRO Vibe Stem (Alloy) model black bicycle stems for road bicycles. T….
Shimano Recalls PRO Vibe Alloy Stems for Road Bicycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (R… was recalled by Shimano Europe B.v., of the Netherlands in May 18, 2023. Reason: The recalled bicycle stems can crack and break while in use and cause the rider to lose control, posing a ris…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with PRO Vibe alloy handlebar stems and …. Verify recall #23757 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Shimano Europe B.v., of the Netherlands issued this CPSC recall-The recalled bicycle stems can crack and break while in use and cause the rider to lose control, posing a ris….
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- agency class
- May 18, 2023
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #23757 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.
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Product description
This recall involves PRO Vibe Stem (Alloy) model black bicycle stems for road bicycles. The PRO Vibe stems were sold separately and installed by bicycle stores. The recalled stems have a silver 'V' logo on the faceplate of the stem and the forward-facing mounting bolts.
Reason for recall
The recalled bicycle stems can crack and break while in use and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury to the user in a crash.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with PRO Vibe alloy handlebar stems and take them to the place where purchased or a Shimano authorized retailer to determine if the stem on their bike is included in the recall and for a free replacement stem and free installation.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 23757 |
| Date reported | May 18, 2023 |
| Date initiated | May 18, 2023 |
| Recalling firm | Shimano Europe B.v., of the Netherlands |
| Affected scope | About 400 (In addition, about 90 were sold in Canada) |
| 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 PRO Vibe alloy handlebar stems and take them to the place where purchased o…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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