Profile Design Recalls Bicycle Handlebar Stems Due to Loss of Control and Crash Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8047.
This recall involves Profile Design Cobra S carbon-wrapped black handlebar stems sold individually and as original equipment on the following Kestrel, Fuji, Jamis and Scott bicycle models: 2009 Kestrel Talon SL Tri Ultegra, 2009 Kestrel Evoke SL, 2009 Kestrel Airfoil Pro SL, 2009 Kestrel Talon SL, 2010 Kestrel Talon SL Tri- Ultegra, 2010 Kestrel Talon Tri- Force, 2010 Kestrel Airfoil Pro SL/Airfoil Pro SL (650c), 2010 Kestrel Talon Road SL, 2010 Kestrel 4000 SL, Fuji 2009 D-6 Pro, Fuji 2010 D-6 Pro, Fuji 2010 D-6 Matt Reed, Jamis 2010 Xenith T2, Scott 2008 CR1 Plasma LTD (model# 209562), Scott 2009 Plasma Premium (model # 212052) and Scott 2010 Plasma Premium (model # 215722). The stems were sold in seven lengths or sizes including 60 mm, 70 mm, 80 mm, 90 mm, 100 mm, 110 mm and 120 mm. "Profile Design" and "Cobra S" are printed in white on the black handlebar stems. Only black stems are included in this recall.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8047.
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled handlebar stems and contact Profile Design for instructions to receive a free replacement stem.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Independent Bicycle Stores Nationwide From January 2007 Through December 2013 For About $200 For The Stem Sold Individually And Between $2,000 And $6,000 For Bicycles Sold With The Stems As Original Equipment. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8047.
Profile Design toll-free at 888-800-5999 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.profile-design.com and click on "Recall Notices" for more information.
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Independent Bicycle Stores Nationwide From January 2007 Through December 2013 For About $200 For The Stem Sold Individually And Between $2,000 And $6,000 For Bicycles Sold With The Stems As Original Equipment. Recall FAQ
Independent Bicycle Stores Nationwide From January 2007 Through December 2013 For About $200 For The Stem Sold Individually And Between $2,000 And $6,000 For Bicycles Sold With The Stems As Original Equipment. is the subject of a bicycles & wheeled sports recall: Profile Design Recalls Bicycle Handlebar Stems Due to Loss of Control and Crash Hazard. The notice was published on May 9, 2017 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 9,700 units are potentially affected.