Bicycles Recalled by Easton Sports; Stem Failure Poses Fall Hazard

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a
voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop
using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

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Name of Product: Bicycles with EA30 Stems

Units: About 6,400

Importer: Easton Sports, of Scotts Valley, Calif.

Hazard: The bicycle stem can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing
a risk of serious injury if the rider falls.

Incidents/Injuries: The company received a report of a stem breaking, causing
a minor injury to the rider.

Description: This recall involves all Raleigh 2007, XXIX 700c MTN, RX1.0,
Diamondback 2007, Mission, and Sortie bicycles with EA30 stems. The EA30 stems
are black with white-and-gray graphics and feature a four-bolt stem face cap.
"EA30" is printed on the stem. EA30 stems sold as aftermarket items are
included in this recall.

Sold through: Independent bicycle dealers nationwide from August 2007 through
August 2009 for between $500 and $1,200. Aftermarket stems were sold from
August 2007 through September 2009 for about $30.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycles and contact any
authorized Easton Sports for a free replacement stem.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Eason Sports toll-free at
(866) 892-6059 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the
firms' Web site at www.eastonbike.com.

Photo available at www.cpsc.gov.

CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are
either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard
with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting
https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx.

Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 892-6059
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

SOURCE U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

CPSC Media Contact, +1-301-504-7908