The stems' faceplate can crack and break, loosening the handlebars, and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury to the user in a crash.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle stems and contact Box Components for a full refund or a free replacement stem, including shipping.
This recall involves BMX Race Box One Oversized 31.8 Delta bicycle stems used to clamp the fork steerer and/or handlebars. The recalled stems have dual-tone gray stripes, laser-etched at an approximate 45-degree angle on the stem body's sides. "Boxone" and the Box icon are also laser-etched 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.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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