2023.04.06 Recall: Pro Vibe - Bicycle Stem for Road Racing
06 April 2023
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Pro Vibe Bicycle Stem for Road Racing
Type
Hobby / sports equipment - Bicycle stem
Brand
Pro Vibe
Barcodes
8717009369121, 8717009369138, 8717009369145, 8717009369152, 8717009369190, 8717009369206, 8717009369213, 8717009369220, 8717009369275, 8717009369282, 8717009369299, 8717009369343, 8717009369350, 8717009369367, 8717009402057, 8717009402064, 8717009402071, 8717009402088, 8717009402095, 8717009402101, 8717009402118, 8717009402125
Country of origin
Taiwan
Product description
Bicycle stem for road cycling identifiable by the prominent silver 'V' branding on the faceplate of the stem and the forward-facing mounting bolts
Hazard
The affected stem seems to be prone to stress corrosion and may crack overtime. This is particularly the case in humid conditions. If the stem breaks while riding, the rider may lose control over the bicycle, fall, posing a risk of injury to the user in a crash.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Corrective action
Recall of the product from end users. Further information about the recall can be found online.
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