Bicycle Stems Recalled by Ridley Bikes Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 12183. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The bicycle handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using their bicycles and contact the bicycle retailers where the stems were purchased to obtain a free replacement stem. Other bicycle shops can handle the replacement process by contacting the manufacturer's current distributor, Quality Bicycle Products, Inc.
CPSC recall 12183 has the recall date 22 May 2012. The notice names the firm Race Productions NV, Belgium. The recall has about 105 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm received one report of a handlebar stem breaking resulting in minor injuries. |
|---|---|
| Units | 105 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | The recall involves all 4ZA 31.8 threadless bicycle handlebar stems sold as individual aftermarket components. The stems are black and have the words "4ZA Cycling Performance" painted on the carbon extension between the steerer clamp and handlebar clamp. The recalled stems range in extension lengths from 90mm to 130mm, approximately 3.5 to 5 inches. |
| Product | 4ZA Threadless Carbon Bicycle Handlebar Stems, About 105, Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Sold at | The stems were sold at specialty bicycle retailers and via websites from January 2005 through April 2010 for about $59. |
| Manufacturer | Race Productions NV, Belgium |
| Distributor | Sinclair Imports; Quality Bicycle Products |
| Made in | Taiwan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 105Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- 6%
- Recalls on the register that name Race Productions NV, Belgium
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 12183The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12183. https://recallregister.com/product/1053-bicycle-stems-recalled-by-ridley-bikes-due-to-fall-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 12183 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm received one report of a handlebar stem breaking resulting in minor injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
The stems were sold at specialty bicycle retailers and via websites from January 2005 through April 2010 for about $59.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12183?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12183?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 105