[{"RecallID":9629,"RecallNumber":"23757","RecallDate":"2023-05-18T00:00:00","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.","URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Shimano-Recalls-PRO-Vibe-Alloy-Stems-for-Road-Bicycles-Due-to-Crash-and-Injury-Hazards-Recall-Alert","Title":"Shimano Recalls PRO Vibe Alloy Stems for Road Bicycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)","ConsumerContact":"Shimano North America Bicycle at 800-423-2420 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday PT, email at bikeservice@shimano.com or online at https://www.pro-bikegear.com/us/news/ or bike.shimano.com and click on 'Recalls' or 'News and updates' for more information.","LastPublishDate":"2023-05-18T00:00:00","Products":[{"Name":"Shimano PRO Vibe Alloy stems for road bicycles","Description":"","Model":"","Type":"","CategoryID":"","NumberOfUnits":"About 400 (In addition, about 90 were sold in Canada)"}],"Inconjunctions":[{"URL":"https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/shimano-pro-vibe-bicycle-stem-recalled-due-injury-hazard"}],"Images":[{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/image2_0.jpg","Caption":"Recalled Bicycle stem for road bicycles"}],"Injuries":[{"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."}],"Manufacturers":[{"Name":"Shimano Europe B.V., of the Netherlands","CompanyID":""}],"Retailers":[{"Name":"Bicycle stores nationwide and online at Backcountry.com from May 2020 through June 2022 for about $130.","CompanyID":""}],"Importers":[{"Name":"Shimano North America Bicycle Inc., of Irvine, California","CompanyID":""}],"Distributors":[],"SoldAtLabel":null,"ManufacturerCountries":[{"Country":"Taiwan"}],"ProductUPCs":[],"Hazards":[{"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.","HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":""}],"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."}],"RemedyOptions":[{"Option":"Replace"}]}]