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CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 01044

Mountain bike handlebar stems

Published January 5, 2026 · Recall initiated: November 30, 2000

What's the hazard

The stem connects the bicycle's handlebars to the fork. These stems can break during use, causing the bicycle rider to crash and suffer serious injuries.

What to do

Consumers should stop using bicycles with these stems immediately, and either call Profile Design to get a free replacement stem, or return the bicycle with the recalled stem to a Profile-Design retailer, to have the stem replaced free of charge.

Recall details

Brand
Profile Design LLC, of Carson, Calif.
Manufacturer
Profile Design LLC, of Carson, Calif.
Distributor
Independent bicycle dealers nationwide sold bicycles and parts kits with these stems and individual stems, from March 1997 through April 2000. The stems sold for about $50.
Country
US
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