The Hazard!
The affected stem seems to be prone to stress corrosion and may crack overtime. This is particularly the case in humid conditions.
If the stem breaks while riding, the rider may lose control over the bicycle, fall, posing a risk of injury to the user in a crash.
What to do...
Cyclists who purchased a PRO Vibe (Alloy) stem should stop riding their bike and follow the steps below to identify if their stem is affected by this recall.
Step 1: Was the stem purchased in or after May 2020?
No: The stem is not affected, and you can continue to use it
Yes: Proceed to step 2
Step 2: Does the stem have AL7075 marking on the underside?
No: The stem is affected, please contact your PRO distributor for a replacement or refund.
Yes: Proceed to step 3a
Step 3a: Remove the handlebar and proceed to step 3b
Step 3b: Does the stem have one of the following codes on the left-hand side (FF, FI, FC, FG, FA, EF, EK, EE, ED, EH)?
No: The stem is not affected, and you can continue to use it
Yes: The stem is affected, please contact your PRO distributor for a replacement or refund.