Chromag Bicycle Stems Recalled by Riser Holdings Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
CPSC recall 17140. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The clamping bolts that secure the stem to the fork steerer and/or the handlebars can break, posing fall and injury hazards to riders.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled stems and contact Chromag for free replacement bolts for the stem.
CPSC recall 17140 has the recall date 26 Apr 2017. The notice names the firm Riser Holdings. The recall has about 100 units. The median CPSC recall of 2017 has 7,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received three reports of the clamping bolts breaking. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 100 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves Chromag bicycle stems used to clamp the fork steerer and/or handlebars. The recalled stems include models BZA, Director, HiFi and Ranger. Only stems with a "Z" marked inside the bolt head are included in this recall. "Chromag" and the model name are printed on the stems. The stems were sold separately from bicycles. Bolts used in the stems are 6 mm in diameter and 20 mm in length. The stems were sold in various colors including black, red, blue, gold, purple and silver. |
| Product | Chromag bicycle stems, About 100 |
| Sold at | Arts Cyclery, Beatchwood Cycles, Beat Cycles, Breadwinner Cycles, Blazin Saddles, Harpers, Quality Bicycle Products, The Bike Hub and Squatch Cycles nationwide or online at www.chromagbikes.com from November 2016 through March 2017 for about $120 for the stem. |
| Importer | Riser Holdings Ltd., of Canada, dba Chromag Bikes |
| Made in | Taiwan, Canada |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 100Median of 2017: 7,000
- CPSC recalls of 2017
- 280
- Recalls of 2017 with one of the same hazards
- 22%
- Recalls on the register that name Riser Holdings
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 17140. https://recallregister.com/product/8036-chromag-bicycle-stems-recalled-by-riser-holdings-due-to-fall-and-injur/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- 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 17140 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received three reports of the clamping bolts breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Arts Cyclery, Beatchwood Cycles, Beat Cycles, Breadwinner Cycles, Blazin Saddles, Harpers, Quality Bicycle Products, The Bike Hub and Squatch Cycles nationwide or online at www.chromagbikes.com from November 2016 through March 2017 for about $120 for the stem.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 17140?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 17140?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 100