Shimano Europe B.V. 2023-05-18 Vehicles moderate CPSC
Vehicles · CPSC · Recall #CPSC-23757
Shimano PRO Vibe Alloy stems for road bicycles Recall
Issued May 18, 2023 · Shimano Europe B.V. · 40,090 units affected
In May 2023, Shimano Europe B.V. recalled the Shimano PRO Vibe Alloy stems for road bicycles, a moderate vehicles recall reported by the CPSC.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
The recalled bicycle stems can crack and break while in use and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury to the user in a crash.
What you should do
- 1 Stop using Shimano PRO Vibe Alloy stems for road bicycles right away.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact Shimano Europe B.V. to arrange your replace. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Replace): Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with PRO Vibe alloy handlebar stems and take them to the place where purchased or a Shimano authorized retailer to determine if the stem on their bike is included in the recall and for a free replacement stem and free installation.
Recall details
- Brand
- Shimano Europe B.V.
- Category
- Vehicles
- Recall date
- May 18, 2023
- Units affected
- 40,090
- Sold at
- Bicycle stores nationwide and online at Backcountry.com from May 2020 through June 2022 for about $130.
- Recall number
- CPSC-23757
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Issuing agency
- CPSC
In context
- Shimano Europe B.V. has 1 recall in our database.
- We're tracking 1,755 Vehicles recalls in our database.
- 40,090 units is enough to reach roughly 1 in every 3,268 US households.
- This is the 209th Vehicles recall we've logged in 2023.