Dimension Bicycle Road and Mountain Threadless Handlebar Stems
CPSC Recall #05-166 — May 4, 2005
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 05-166 |
| Recall Date | May 4, 2005 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | About 18,000 |
| Manufacturer | Quality Bicycle Products Inc., of Bloomington, Minn. |
| Manufactured In | Taiwan and China |
Where It Was Sold
| Bicycle specialty stores |
| Web and mail order retailers nationwide from January 2003 through March 2005 for about $25. |
Product
Dimension Bicycle Road and Mountain Threadless Handlebar Stems
Description
The recall involves all Dimension-brand road and mountain threadless bicycle stems with a 130-degree rise. The stems are black or silver and have the word "Dimension" painted on the extension. Only models SM2330 to SM2333, SM4555 to SM4558, SM4567, and SM4570 to SM4573 are included in this recall. The model numbers are printed on the original packaging. These handlebar stems all have a 130-degree "high rise" but vary in extension length.
Hazard
These handlebar stems can crack or break, causing the bicycle rider to fall and suffer injuries.
Incidents & Injuries
There has been one report of a handlebar stem breaking that resulted in minor abrasions and bruises to the rider.
Remedy Instructions
Contact your local bicycle retailer to have them check your handlebar stem and obtain a replacement stem if necessary.
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.
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.