Shimano Recalls PRO Vibe Alloy Stems for Road Bicycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)

Recall number

23757

Title

Shimano Recalls PRO Vibe Alloy Stems for Road Bicycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)

Recall date

2023-05-18T00:00:00

Manufacturers

[{"CompanyID":"","Name":"Shimano Europe B.V., of the Netherlands"}]

Made in

[{"Country":"Taiwan"}]

Importers

[{"CompanyID":"","Name":"Shimano North America Bicycle Inc., of Irvine, California"}]

Distributors

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Sold at

[{"CompanyID":"","Name":"Bicycle stores nationwide and online at Backcountry.com from May 2020 through June 2022 for about $130."}]

Products

[{"CategoryID":"","Description":"","Model":"","Name":"Shimano PRO Vibe Alloy stems for road bicycles","NumberOfUnits":"About 400 (In addition, about 90 were sold in Canada)","Type":""}]

UPCs

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Hazards

[{"HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":"","Name":"The recalled bicycle stems can crack and break while in use and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury to the user in a crash."}]

Remedies

[{"Name":"Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with PRO Vibe alloy handlebar stems and take them to the place where purchased or a Shimano authorized retailer to determine if the stem on their bike is included in the recall and for a free replacement stem and free installation."}]

Injuries reported

[{"Name":"The firm has received two reports of the recalled bicycle stems cracking in the U.S. No injuries have been reported in the United States."}]

Description

This recall involves PRO Vibe Stem (Alloy) model black bicycle stems for road bicycles. The PRO Vibe stems were sold separately and installed by bicycle stores. The recalled stems have a silver 'V' logo on the faceplate of the stem and the forward-facing mounting bolts.

Notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Shimano-Recalls-PRO-Vibe-Alloy-Stems-for-Road-Bicycles-Due-to-Crash-and-Injury-Hazards-Recall-Alert

Last published

2023-05-18T00:00:00

Cite as

CPSC Consumer Product Recalls (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission), pages.json, sha256 1b022dde64a0, published 2026-09-24

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