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From: listserv@cpsc.gov [mailto:listserv@cpsc.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2008 1:25 PM
To: George Schreck
Subject: News from CPSC - Stem Recall

This message contains the following:

1. Bicycles with Deda Forza Handlebar Stems Recalled by Deda Elementi
Due to Crash Hazard
(http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08385.html)

1. NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 3, 2008
Release #08-385

Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 514-5522
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Bicycles with Deda Forza Handlebar Stems Recalled by Deda Elementi Due
to Crash Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - 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.

Name of Product: Deda Forza Bicycle Handlebar Stems

Units: About 400

Manufacturer: Deda Elementi S.r.l., of Italy

Hazard: The top of the bicycle handlebar stem can crack and cause the
rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: Deda Elementi has received four reports of incidents
involving the handlebar stems. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recall involves bicycles with Deda Forza black carbon
fiber handlebar stems in gloss finish. "Deda Forza" is printed on the
handlebar stem. Deda Forza black carbon fiber handlebar stems in matte
finish are not included in this recall.

Sold at: Bicycle retailers nationwide from January 2008 through June
2008 on bicycles selling for between $4,300 and $8,700. The handlebar
stems were also sold separately for about $400.

Manufactured in: Taiwan and Italy

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the bicycles equipped with the
recalled Deda Forza handlebar stems and return them to the place of
purchase to receive a free replacement handlebar stem.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Deda Elementi
toll-free at (866) 514-5522 anytime, visit the firm's Web site
www.dedaelementi.com, or email the firm at dedusa@dedaelementi.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08385.html