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Chromag Bicycle Stems Recalled by Riser Holdings Due to Fall and Injury Hazards is CPSC recall #17140, announced on April 26, 2017. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled stems and contact chromag for free replacement bolts for the stem.. Affected brand: Riser Holdings Ltd., of Canada, dba Chromag Bikes.
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.
Affected products
Chromag bicycle stems
Recalled brands
Riser Holdings Ltd., of Canada, dba Chromag Bikes
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled stems and contact Chromag for free replacement bolts for the stem.
Recall date
April 26, 2017
CPSC recall #17140 covers Chromag Bicycle Stems Recalled by Riser Holdings Due to Fall and Injury Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 26, 2017. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.
The CPSC remedy for recall #17140 is consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled stems and contact chromag for free replacement bolts for the stem.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Chromag-Bicycle-Stems-Recalled-by-Riser-Holdings. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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