http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/970857
Product description
Shimano PRO Hi-Comp Bicycle Stems produced between November 2003 and June 2006
Identifying features
PR501090 STEM RACE HI-COMP CARBON 90MM 26.00 mm
PR 501100 STEM RACE HI-COMP CARBON 100MM 26.0 mm diameter
PR501110 STEM RACE HI-COMP CARBON 110mm 26.0 mm diameter
PR501120 STEM RACE HI-COMP CARBON 110mm 26.0 mm diameter
PR501130 STEM RACE HI-COMP CARBON 110mm 26.0 mm diameter
PR502090 STEM RACE HI-COMP CARBON 110mm 26.0 mm diameter
PR502100 STEM RACE HI-COMP CARBON 110mm 31.8 mm diameter
PR502110 STEM RACE HI-COMP CARBON 110mm 31.8 mm diameter
PR502120 STEM RACE HI-COMP CARBON 110mm 31.8 mm diameter
PR502130 STEM RACE HI-COMP CARBON 110mm 31.8 mm diameter
What are the hazards?
Injury
What are the defects?
Dute to fatigue these stems may crack and eventually break. If this happens during cycling, the cyclist could lose control of the bicycle, which may lead to serious injuries.
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So, carbon stems - prone to failure over time?
