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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2017-05-09

Profile Design Recalls Bicycle Handlebar Stems Due to Loss of Control and Crash Hazard

Is my product affected?

Cobra S handlebar stems

  • Brand Profile Design LLC, of Carson, Calif.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Profile Design is recalling Cobra S carbon-wrapped black handlebar stems that were sold individually and installed on certain 2008-2010 Kestrel, Fuji, Jamis, and Scott bicycle models. The stems can corrode and break, which may cause riders to lose control of their bicycles and crash. The affected stems are available in seven sizes ranging from 60 mm to 120 mm and have "Profile Design" and "Cobra S" printed in white on them; only black stems are included in this recall.

According to the recall notice, consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled handlebar stems and contact Profile Design for instructions on how to receive a free replacement stem.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The bicycle handlebar stems can corrode and break, causing the rider to lose control and crash.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled handlebar stems and contact Profile Design for instructions to receive a free replacement stem.

Details from the source

This recall involves Profile Design Cobra S carbon-wrapped black handlebar stems sold individually and as original equipment on the following Kestrel, Fuji, Jamis and Scott bicycle models: 2009 Kestrel Talon SL Tri Ultegra, 2009 Kestrel Evoke SL, 2009 Kestrel Airfoil Pro SL, 2009 Kestrel Talon SL, 2010 Kestrel Talon SL Tri- Ultegra, 2010 Kestrel Talon Tri- Force, 2010 Kestrel Airfoil Pro SL/Airfoil Pro SL (650c), 2010 Kestrel Talon Road SL, 2010 Kestrel 4000 SL, Fuji 2009 D-6 Pro, Fuji 2010 D-6 Pro, Fuji 2010 D-6 Matt Reed, Jamis 2010 Xenith T2, Scott 2008 CR1 Plasma LTD (model# 209562), Scott 2009 Plasma Premium (model # 212052) and Scott 2010 Plasma Premium (model # 215722). The stems were sold in seven lengths or sizes including 60 mm, 70 mm, 80 mm, 90 mm, 100 mm, 110 mm and 120 mm. "Profile Design" and "Cobra S" are printed in white on the black handlebar stems. Only black stems are included in this recall.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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