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Product Recall Number: 17-140

Why was Chromag bicycle stems recalled?

The clamping bolts that secure the stem to the fork steerer and/or the handlebars can break, posing fall and injury hazards to riders.

Chromag bicycle stems
Here's product recall specific data for Chromag bicycle stems.

  • Product Recall Number: 17-140

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2017-04-26

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Chromag bicycle stems

  • Description: This recall involves Chromag bicycle stems used to clamp the fork steerer and/or handlebars. The recalled stems include models BZA, Director, HiFi and Ranger. Only stems with a “Z” marked inside the bolt head are included in this recall. “Chromag” and the model name are printed on the stems. The stems were sold separately from bicycles. Bolts used in the stems are 6 mm in diameter and 20 mm in length. The stems were sold in various colors including black, red, blue, gold, purple and silver.

  • Hazard Description: The clamping bolts that secure the stem to the fork steerer and/or the handlebars can break, posing fall and injury hazards to riders.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 100

  • Incidents: The firm has received three reports of the clamping bolts breaking. No injuries have been reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled stems and contact Chromag for free replacement bolts for the stem.

  • Sold At: Arts Cyclery, Beatchwood Cycles, Beat Cycles, Breadwinner Cycles, Blazin Saddles, Harpers, Quality Bicycle Products, The Bike Hub and Squatch Cycles nationwide or online at  www.chromagbikes.com from November 2016 through March 2017 for about $120 for the stem.

  • Importers: Riser Holdings Ltd., of Canada, dba Chromag Bikes

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: Taiwan and Canada

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed