Shimano Australia Cycling Pty Ltd — PRO Vibe Stem (Alloy)

PRA number

2023/19785

Published date

Product description

PRO Vibe alloy road bicycle handle bar stem.

Stem numbers:
AL2024
AL7075 (purchased after May 2020)

PRSS0440 Vibe stem SB black           80mm / 31.8mm / -10 angle
PRSS0441 Vibe stem SB black            90mm / 31.8mm / -10 angle
PRSS0442 Vibe stem SB black           100mm / 31.8mm / -10 angle
PRSS0443 Vibe stem SB black           110mm / 31.8mm / -10 angle
PRSS0444 Vibe stem SB black           120mm / 31.8mm / -10 angle
PRSS0445 Vibe stem SB black           130mm / 31.8mm / -10 angle
PRSS0461 Vibe stem SB black            90mm / 31.8mm / -17 angle
PRSS0462 Vibe stem SB black           100mm / 31.8mm / -17 angle
PRSS0463 Vibe stem SB black           110mm / 31.8mm / -17 angle
PRSS0464 Vibe stem SB black           120mm / 31.8mm / -17 angle
PRSS0465 Vibe stem SB black           130mm / 31.8mm / -17 angle

PRSS0450 Vibe stem 1 1/4 SB black      80mm / 31.8mm / -10 angle
PRSS0451 Vibe stem 1 1/4 SB black      90mm / 31.8mm / -10 angle
PRSS0452 Vibe stem 1 1/4 SB black      100mm / 31.8mm / -10 angle
PRSS0453 Vibe stem 1 1/4 SB black      110mm / 31.8mm / -10 angle
PRSS0454 Vibe stem 1 1/4 SB black      120mm / 31.8mm / -10 angle
PRSS0455 Vibe stem 1 1/4 SB black      130mm / 31.8mm / -10 angle
PRSS0471 Vibe stem 1 1/4 SB black       90mm / 31.8mm / -17 angle
PRSS0472 Vibe stem 1 1/4 SB black      100mm / 31.8mm / -17 angle
PRSS0473 Vibe stem 1 1/4 SB black      110mm / 31.8mm / -17 angle
PRSS0474 Vibe stem 1 1/4 SB black      120mm / 31.8mm / -17 angle
PRSS0475 Vibe stem 1 1/4 SB black      130mm / 31.8mm / -17 angle

PRO Vibe Stem Alloy closeup showing forging code location
Shimano PRO Vibe Stem Alloy
Identifying features

SKU

PRSS0444

Other identifying numbers

Product forging code (FF, FI, FC, FG, FA, EF, EK, EE, ED, EH)

What are the defects?

Corrosion can lead to cracks in the clamping area of the fork steerer tube.

What are the hazards?

There is a risk of accident and serious injury to the user if the handlebar stem cracks and separates from the bike during use.

What should consumers do?

Consumers with the recalled handlebar stems should stop riding their bicycle immediately.

Consumers should contact their place of purchase or Shimano to seek a refund or replacement. Consumers can email Shimano at pro_recall@shimano.com.au or call 02 8536 6771 for more information.

Supplier

Shimano Australia Cycling Pty Ltd

Traders who sold this product

See attached list of retailers.

List of traders who sold this product

Trader List.xlsx 17.15 KB

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Dates available for sale

-

Recall advertisements and supporting documentation

Recall Advertisement - 26 May 2023.pdf 196.18 KB

Responsible regulator

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.

Product category

Bicycles