Sinclair Imports, of Reno, NV and Quality Bicycle Products, of Bloomington, MN are recalling about 105 threadless carbon handlebar stems which can break and create a fall hazard, the Consumer Products Safety Commission announced.
The 4ZA stems were manufactured in Taiwan by Race Productions of Belgium, which has received one report of a handlebar stem breaking resulting in minor injuries.
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.
The stems were sold at specialty bicycle retailers and via websites from January 2005 through April 2010 for about $59.
