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.
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- Date
- 2023-05-18
- Country
- United States
- Brand
- Shimano Europe B.V., of the Netherlands
- Product
- Shimano PRO Vibe Alloy stems for road bicycles
- Units
- About 400 (In addition, about 90 were sold in Canada)
- Category
- Sports & outdoor
- Source
- CPSC
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What to do
- Check the brand, model, batch number and pictures against the official notice.
- If yours matches, stop using it and keep it away from children.
- Follow the remedy in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from the seller or maker. Many recalls also apply to items bought online.
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