Bicycle Stems Recalled by Ridley Bikes Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1053.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1053.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact The Stems Were Sold At Specialty Bicycle Retailers And Via Websites From January 2005 Through April 2010 For About $59. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1053.
For additional information, please contact Quality Bicycle Products, Inc. ("QBP") toll-free at (877) 745-7703 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.ridley-bikes.com
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The Stems Were Sold At Specialty Bicycle Retailers And Via Websites From January 2005 Through April 2010 For About $59. Recall FAQ
The Stems Were Sold At Specialty Bicycle Retailers And Via Websites From January 2005 Through April 2010 For About $59. is the subject of a bicycles & wheeled sports recall: Bicycle Stems Recalled by Ridley Bikes Due to Fall Hazard. The notice was published on May 22, 2012 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 105 units are potentially affected.