PRA number
2009/11130
Published date
Product description
Four bolt bicycle stems, aluminium, manufactured between January 2007 and August 2009.
Australian distributor: Apollo Bicycle Company.
Australian distributor: Apollo Bicycle Company.
Reasons the product is recalled
The wall thickness of the extension tube varied. One report of a stem breaking in the field, in Germany, resulting in minor injuries. Stem passed US standard in all tests, but failed in recent European stem standardized testing. Issue has been corrected in goods currently manufactured since September 2009.
The hazards to consumers
Stem could break in use, causing loss of bicycle control, resulting in serious injury or death.
What consumers should do
Do not use stem. Return stems to the retailer for a free replacement. Retailer will return stems to distributor for stem destruction.
Supplier
Traders who sold this product
Appolo Bicycle Company distribution sold these stems to local bicycle stores.
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
