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Box Components Recalls BMX Race Bicycle Stems Due to Fall Hazard
No injuries reported. This is a preventive recall action.
Source: CPSC
InfoRecall #24105
Box Components Recalls BMX Race Bicycle Stems Due to Fall Hazard
The Cycle Group, Dba Box Components, from Anaheim, California · BMX Race Box One Bicycle Stems
Product Description
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.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle stems and contact Box Components for a full refund or a free replacement stem, including shipping.
RefundReplace
Reported Injuries
The firm has received one report of a stem faceplate's cracking. No injuries have been reported.
411 Press Analysis
A recall affecting about 160 of BMX Race Box One Bicycle Stems was announced on February 1, 2024 by the CPSC. 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. The Cycle Group, Dba Box Components, from Anaheim, California initiated this voluntary recall before any injuries were reported. Consumers who purchased this product should obtain a full refund by contacting the manufacturer. The CPSC encourages consumers to register products at the time of purchase to receive direct notification of future recalls.
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