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Shimano PRO VIBE Bicycle Stem for Road Racing
Official notice
17 Apr 2023
Last checked
17 Apr 2023
An official Product Safety NZ notice concerns Shimano PRO VIBE Bicycle Stem for Road Racing. 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. Published 2023-04-17.
What to do now
Cyclists who purchased a PRO Vibe (Alloy) stem should stop riding their bike and follow the steps below to identify if their stem is affected by this recall.Step 1: Was the stem purchased in or after May 2020?No: The stem is not affected, and you can continue to use itYes: Proceed to step 2Step 2: Does the stem have AL7075 marking on the underside. No: The stem is affected, please contact your PRO distributor for a replacement or refund.Yes: Proceed to step 3aStep 3a: Remove the handlebar and proceed to step 3bStep 3b: Does the stem have one of the following codes on the left-hand side (FF, FI, FC, FG, FA, EF, EK, EE, ED, EH)?No: The stem is not affected, and you can continue to use itYes: The stem is affected, please contact your PRO distributor for a replacement or refund.
Official notice
2023-04-17
The hazard
The 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.
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Company & contacts
Company & contacts
Brand: Shimano Pro Vibe Bicycle Stem For Road Racing. Contact: Shimano Europe B.V. Phone 09 478 1969 79.
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