Recall: Box Components Recalls BMX Race Bicycle Stems Due to Fall Hazard
Description: This recall involves BMX Race Box One Oversized 31.8 Delta bicycle stems used to clamp the fork steerer and/or handlebars. The recalled stems have dual-tone gray stripes, laser-etched at an approximate 45-degree angle on the stem body's sides. "Boxone" and the Box icon are also laser-etched on the stems. The stems were sold separately from bicycles. Bolts used in the stems are 6 mm in diameter and 20 mm in length. The stems were sold in various colors including black, red, blue, gold, purple and silver.
Name of product: BMX Race Box One Bicycle Stems
Units: About 160
Hazard: The stems' faceplate can crack and break, loosening the handlebars, and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury to the user in a crash.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle stems and contact Box Components for a full refund or a free replacement stem, including shipping.
Recall date: February 01, 2024
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of a stem faceplate's cracking. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At: BMX Race dealers nationwide and online at https://boxcomponents.com from January 2023 through October 2023 for about $100 for the bicycle stems sold separately.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Consumer contact: Box Components at 800-797-6880 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Thursday; email at orders@boxcomponents.com; or online at https://boxcomponents.com/pages/recall-claim-form-delta-stem to process a recall claim or at https://boxcomponents.com/pages/recall-bulletin or https://boxcomponents.com and click on "Recalls and Bulletins" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall number: 24-105