Look Cycle Recalls Aerostems and Road Bikes Due to Fall, Crash Hazards
Recalled 2017-03-28. Crash hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 800Units
2017-03-28Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves Look Cycle Aerostems sold either as an after-market component or installed as original equipment on Look Cycle model 695 and 795 road bikes for model years 2014 through 2017. The Look Aerostems are made of black carbon fiber material with a black steel clamp around the handlebars. Recalled models have either no number or the number 380706 printed in white on the bottom of the clamp. A complete list of photos of the recalled stems and bike models can be found on the firm's website at http://www.lookcycle.com/en/safety-notice.
- The hazard
- The stainless steel clamp that secures the stem to the handlebars can corrode and break, posing a fall and crash hazard.
- Injuries
- The firm has received one report of the stainless steel clamp on an Aerostem breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled Aerostems and return them to the place of purchase for a free repair. Consumers unable to return their bicycles should contact Look Cycle for instructions on receiving a free repair.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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