CPSC, Quality Bicycle Products Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Stems
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 05-166 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- May 5, 2005
- Brand
- Quality Bicycle Products
- Category
- Sports, bikes and outdoor
- Products
- Dimension Bicycle Road and Mountain Threadless Handlebar Stems
- Hazard
- Falls and tip-overs hazard
- Hazard type
- Falls and tip-overs
- Units
- About 18,000
- Made in
- Taiwan, China
- Last updated by CPSC
- October 3, 2024
What was recalled
The recall involves all Dimension-brand road and mountain threadless bicycle stems with a 130 degree rise. The stems are black or silver and have the word "Dimension" painted on the extension. Only models SM2330 to SM2333, SM4555 to SM4558, SM4567, and SM4570 to SM4573 are included in this recall. The model numbers are printed on the original packaging. These handlebar stems all have a 130-degree "high rise" but vary in extension length.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Dimension Bicycle Road and Mountain Threadless Handlebar Stems · About 18,000 units
Photos from the recall notice


Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Bicycle specialty stores, Web and mail order retailers nationwide, from January 2003 through March 2005, for about $25.; Quality Bicycle Products Inc., of Bloomington, Minn..
Injuries or incidents reported
There has been one report of a handlebar stem breaking that resulted in minor abrasions and bruises to the rider.
Consumer contact
For more information, contact QBP toll-free at (877) 725-7211 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.dimensionbikeproducts.com
Recall history and context
Quality Bicycle Products appears in 6 CPSC recalls on record. See all Quality Bicycle Products recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Dimension Bicycle Road and Mountain Threadless Handlebar Stems (About 18,000 units). The recall involves all Dimension-brand road and mountain threadless bicycle stems with a 130 degree rise.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Falls and tip-overs hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Contact your local bicycle retailer to have them check your handlebar stem and obtain a replacement stem, if necessary.
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