Shimano Recalls PRO Atherton Mountain Bike Handlebar Stems Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 12113. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The bolts holding the front plate of the stem to the stem body can be pulled out of the threads while the bike is being ridden, causing the rider to lose control of the bike and fall.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with PRO Atherton handlebar stems and take them to an authorized retailer to determine if the stem on their bike is subject to the recall. Authorized retailers will replace 18mm bolts with 21mm bolts free of charge.
CPSC recall 12113 has the recall date 21 Feb 2012. The notice names the firm Post Moderne Corporation, Taiwan. The recall has about 213 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 | Shimano has received one report of an incident in which the rider fell and received torso and arm injuries. |
|---|---|
| Units | 213 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves PRO Atherton direct mount bicycle handlebar stems with the model number PRSS0049 and supplied from October 2009 to November 2010. The stem consists of a metal alloy body and front plate and four alloy bolts. The stem body is black with red markings. It has the word "PRO" in four places on the sides and the word "Atherton." The front plate is black and silver with the PRO logo in the center. The model number is located on the barcode sticker on the backside bottom of the packaging material. Stems with the following identification codes are being recalled: HH, HJ, HK, HL, IA, IC, ID, IE and IF. Some of these stems were outfitted with 18mm bolts instead of 21mm bolts. The identification code is located on the stem body where the handlebars are seated. |
| Product | Mountain Bicycle Handlebar Stem, 213 in the United States; 83 in Canada, Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Sold at | Bicycle and specialty stores and dealers nationwide from October 2009 to November 2010 for about $120. |
| Manufacturer | Post Moderne Corporation, Taiwan |
| Importer | Shimano American Corporation, Irvine, Calif |
| Made in | Taiwan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 213Median 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 Post Moderne Corporation, Taiwan
- 1
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- CPSC recall notice 12113The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12113. https://recallregister.com/product/986-shimano-recalls-pro-atherton-mountain-bike-handlebar-stems-due-to-fall/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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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 12113 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Shimano has received one report of an incident in which the rider fell and received torso and arm injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Bicycle and specialty stores and dealers nationwide from October 2009 to November 2010 for about $120.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12113?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12113?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
213 in the United States; 83 in Canada