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PRO VIBE Bicycle Stem for Road Racing — falls risk

UK OPSSFallsMar 30, 2023
Photo from the official notice: PRO VIBE Bicycle Stem for Road Racing — falls risk
Photo from the official notice: PRO VIBE Bicycle Stem for Road Racing — falls risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The affected stem seems to be prone to stress corrosion and may crack overtime. This is particularly the case in humid conditions. If the stem breaks while riding, the rider may lose control over the bicycle, fall, posing a risk of injury to the user in a crash. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Remedy

Recall of the product from end users. For more information, please see: https://www.cyclist.co.uk/news/shimano-pro-vibe-alloy-stem-recall

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

Bicycle stem for road cycling identifiable by the prominent silver ‘V’ branding on the faceplate of the stem and the forward-facing mounting bolts

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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