Bicycles with Deda Forza Handlebar Stems Recalled by Deda Elementi Due to Crash Hazard
CPSC recall 08385. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The top of the bicycle handlebar stem can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the bicycles equipped with the recalled Deda Forza handlebar stems and return them to the place of purchase to receive a free replacement handlebar stem.
CPSC recall 08385 has the recall date 3 Sep 2008. The notice names the firm Deda Elementi S.r.l. The recall has about 400 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Crash. CPSC gives the product type Bicycles & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Deda Elementi has received four reports of incidents involving the handlebar stems. No injuries have been reported. |
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| Units | 400 |
| Description | The recall involves bicycles with Deda Forza black carbon fiber handlebar stems in gloss finish. "Deda Forza" is printed on the handlebar stem. Deda Forza black carbon fiber handlebar stems in matte finish are not included in this recall. |
| Product | Deda Forza Bicycle Handlebar Stems, About 400, Bicycles & Accessories |
| Sold at | Bicycle retailers nationwide from January 2008 through June 2008 on bicycles selling for between $4,300 and $8,700. |
| Manufacturer | Deda Elementi S.r.l., of Italy |
| Made in | Taiwan, Italy |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 400Median of 2008: 9,500
- CPSC recalls of 2008
- 392
- Recalls of 2008 with one of the same hazards
- 2%
- Recalls of 2008 in the category Bicycles & Accessories
- 3%
- Recalls on the register that name Deda Elementi S.r.l
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 08385The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 08385. https://recallregister.com/product/4420-bicycles-with-deda-forza-handlebar-stems-recalled-by-deda-elementi-due/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 08385 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Deda Elementi has received four reports of incidents involving the handlebar stems. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Bicycle retailers nationwide from January 2008 through June 2008 on bicycles selling for between $4,300 and $8,700.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08385?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 400
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Taiwan, Italy