Shimano Recalls PRO Atherton Mountain Bike Handlebar Stems Due to Fall Hazard
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CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-986.
This recall involves PRO Atherton direct mount bicycle handlebar stems with the model number PRSS0049 and supplied from October 2009 to November 2010. The stem consists of a metal alloy body and front plate and four alloy bolts. The stem body is black with red markings. It has the word "PRO" in four places on the sides and the word "Atherton." The front plate is black and silver with the PRO logo in the center. The model number is located on the barcode sticker on the backside bottom of the packaging material. Stems with the following identification codes are being recalled: HH, HJ, HK, HL, IA, IC, ID, IE and IF. Some of these stems were outfitted with 18mm bolts instead of 21mm bolts. The identification code is located on the stem body where the handlebars are seated.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-986.
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with PRO Atherton handlebar stems and take them to an authorized retailer to determine if the stem on their bike is subject to the recall. Authorized retailers will replace 18mm bolts with 21mm bolts free of charge.
✅ 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 Bicycle And Specialty Stores And Dealers Nationwide From October 2009 To November 2010 For About $120. 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-986.
For more information and to find an authorized retailer, contact Shimano American Corporation at (800) 353-4719 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.shimano.com
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Bicycle And Specialty Stores And Dealers Nationwide From October 2009 To November 2010 For About $120. Recall FAQ
Bicycle And Specialty Stores And Dealers Nationwide From October 2009 To November 2010 For About $120. is the subject of a bicycles & wheeled sports recall: Shimano Recalls PRO Atherton Mountain Bike Handlebar Stems Due to Fall Hazard. The notice was published on February 21, 2012 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 213 units are potentially affected.