Product description
Four bolt bicycle stems, aluminium, manufactured between January 2007 and August 2009.
Australian distributor: Apollo Bicycle Company.
Australian distributor: Apollo Bicycle Company.
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Reason the product is recalled
The wall thickness of the extension tube varied. One report of a stem breaking in the field, in Germany, resulting in minor injuries. Stem passed US standard in all tests, but failed in recent European stem standardized testing. Issue has been corrected in goods currently manufactured since September 2009.
The hazards to consumers
Stem could break in use, causing loss of bicycle control, resulting in serious injury or death.
What consumers should do
Do not use stem. Return stems to the retailer for a free replacement. Retailer will return stems to distributor for stem destruction.
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Who sold the product
Appolo Bicycle Company distribution sold these stems to local bicycle stores.
Identifying product features
Date coded from January 2007 (A7) through August 2009 (H9).
Identifying numbers
Other identifying numbers
Date coded from January 2007 (A7) through August 2009 (H9).
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2009/11130 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:
- a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
- concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.
