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F99 (Force 99) Bicycle Handlebar Stems

CPSC Recall #06-069 — January 18, 2006

Recall Summary

Recall Number06-069
Recall DateJanuary 18, 2006
Remedy TypeReplace
Units AffectedAbout 2,300
Manufactured InTaiwan

Where It Was Sold

Bicycle dealers
mail order magazines and on the Internet from May 2003 through July 2005 for about $90.

Product

F99 (Force 99) Bicycle Handlebar Stems

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Syntace USA, of Olney, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 2,300 F99 (Force 99) Bicycle Handlebar Stems. The recalled bicycle stems can crack or break under normal conditions, causing the rider to fall and suffer serious injury.Name of Product: F99 (Force 99) Bicycle Handlebar StemsUnits: About 2,300Distributor: Syntace USA, of Olney, Ill.Hazard: The recalled bicycle stems can crack or break under normal conditions, causing the rider to fall and suffer serious injury.Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.Description: The recalled bicycle handlebar stem is black. Stems with production codes 01 03 through 45 04, and stems with no production code are included in this recall. The production code is the bottom set of numbers located on the end of the stem.Sold by: Bicycle dealers, mail order magazines and on the Internet from May 2003 through July 2005 for about $90.Manufactured in: TaiwanRemedy: Consumers should stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled handlebar stem immediately and contact Syntace for instructions to receive a free replacement stem and installation.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Crystal Trout at Syntace USA at (800) 448-3876, extension 233, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or log onto www.syntaceusa.com - consumers also can e-mail the firm at [email protected] or write to: Syntace USA, 1902 Miller Drive, Olney, Ill. 62450.

Hazard

The recalled bicycle stems can crack or break under normal conditions, causing the rider to fall and suffer serious injury.

Incidents & Injuries

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled handlebar stem immediately and contact Syntace for instructions to receive a free replacement stem and installation.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.

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In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.

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