Bicycles with EA30 Stems

CPSC Recall #10-038 — November 11, 2009

Recall Summary

Recall Number10-038
Recall DateNovember 11, 2009
Remedy TypeReplace
Units AffectedAbout 6,400
ImporterEaston Sports, of Scotts Valley, Calif.
Manufactured InChina

Where It Was Sold

Independent bicycle dealers nationwide from August 2007 through August 2009 for between $500 and $1
200. Aftermarket stems were sold from August 2007 through September 2009 for about $30.

Product

Bicycles with EA30 Stems

Description

This recall involves bicycles with EA30 stems. The EA30 stems are black with white-and-gray graphics and feature a four-bolt stem face cap. "EA30" is printed on the stem. EA30 stems sold as aftermarket items are included in this recall.

Hazard

The bicycle stem can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider falls.

Incidents & Injuries

The company received a report of a stem breaking, causing a minor injury to the rider.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycles and contact any authorized Easton Sports for a free replacement stem.

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.