Product Recall Number: 23-757
Why was Shimano PRO Vibe Alloy stems for road bicycles recalled?
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.
Product Recall Number: 23-757
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2023-05-18
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Shimano PRO Vibe Alloy stems for road bicycles
Description: This recall involves PRO Vibe Stem (Alloy) model black bicycle stems for road bicycles. The PRO Vibe stems were sold separately and installed by bicycle stores. The recalled stems have a silver ‘V’ logo on the faceplate of the stem and the forward-facing mounting bolts.
Hazard Description: 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.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 400 (In addition, about 90 were sold in Canada)
Incidents: The firm has received two reports of the recalled bicycle stems cracking in the U.S. No injuries have been reported in the United States.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with PRO Vibe alloy handlebar stems and take them to the place where purchased or a Shimano authorized retailer to determine if the stem on their bike is included in the recall and for a free replacement stem and free installation.
Sold At: Bicycle stores nationwide and online at Backcountry.com from May 2020 through June 2022 for about $130.
Importers: Shimano North America Bicycle Inc., of Irvine, California
Manufacturers: Shimano Europe B.V., of the Netherlands
Distributors: Shimano North America Bicycle Inc., of Irvine, California
Manufactured In: Taiwan
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed