Chromag Bicycle Stems Recalled by Riser Holdings Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Recalled 2017-04-26. Fall hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 100Units
2017-04-26Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves Chromag bicycle stems used to clamp the fork steerer and/or handlebars. The recalled stems include models BZA, Director, HiFi and Ranger. Only stems with a "Z" marked inside the bolt head are included in this recall. "Chromag" and the model name are printed 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.
- The hazard
- The clamping bolts that secure the stem to the fork steerer and/or the handlebars can break, posing fall and injury hazards to riders.
- Injuries
- The firm has received three reports of the clamping bolts breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled stems and contact Chromag for free replacement bolts for the stem.
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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