The Apollo Bicycle Co Pty Ltd has issued a recall on March 10, 2010 of the above children’s bicycle. There is no identification marks, but the recall applies to the 2008/09 and 2009/10 model year of which all units are Silver/Red as pictured.  The bikes where sold between July 2008 and December 2009.

They are being recalled as they where sold without satisfying the mandatory bicycle standard, that is they do not have a front wheel brake, a front white reflector, a red rear reflector and a warning device such as a bell.

Consumers should return the bicycle to the place of purchase to have the missing components fitted to the product at no expense.

The recall notice is available here (PDF).

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Shimano Australia (phone 1300 731 077) have released a press release in respect to their PRO Hi-Comp Bicycle Stems.

PRO has identified a potential safety issue involving the PRO Hi-Comp road racing bicycle stems produced between November 2003 and June 2006. Due to fatigue these stems may crack and eventually break. If this happens during cycling, the cyclist may lose control of the bicycle, which could lead to serious injuries.

As all PRO products should meet the highest industry standards, as a precautionary measure, and in the interest of putting the safety of its consumers first, PRO has decided to undertake a voluntary recall of all affected stems.

The models affected are all PRO stems branded with the “PRO Hi-Comp” logo as shown on the picture.

If you have a PRO stem branded “PRO Hi-Comp”, whatever the size or diameter, stop using it immediately. Please return it to the retailer where it was purchased from for a replacement stem to be provided free of charge.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us or your local PRO dealer.  We wish to thank you for your co-operation and apologize for any inconvenience.

Product Safety Recalls Australia have released the following identifying information

PR501090 STEM RACE HI-COMP CARBON 90MM 26.00 mm
PR 501100 STEM RACE HI-COMP CARBON 100MM 26.0 mm diameter
PR501110 STEM RACE HI-COMP CARBON 110mm 26.0 mm diameter
PR501120 STEM RACE HI-COMP CARBON 110mm 26.0 mm diameter
PR501130 STEM RACE HI-COMP CARBON 110mm 26.0 mm diameter
PR502090 STEM RACE HI-COMP CARBON 110mm 26.0 mm diameter
PR502100 STEM RACE HI-COMP CARBON 110mm 31.8 mm diameter
PR502110 STEM RACE HI-COMP CARBON 110mm 31.8 mm diameter
PR502120 STEM RACE HI-COMP CARBON 110mm 31.8 mm diameter
PR502130 STEM RACE HI-COMP CARBON 110mm 31.8 mm diameter

If you have one of these stems you should stop using it immediately and return to place of purchase for a replacement stem to be provided, free of charge.

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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Recalls Australia has announced a recall of Easton EA30 aluminium four bolt bicycle stems, manufactured between January, 2007 and August, 2009.  According to Recalls Australia, the stems are date coded from January, 2007 (A7) through August, 2009 (H9).

The reason for the recall is that

Stem could break in use, causing an accident, resulting in serious injury or death.

According to Recalls Australia

The wall thickness of the extension tube varied. One report of a stem breaking in the field, in Germany, resulting in minor injuries. Stem passed US standard in all tests, but failed in recent European stem standardized testing. Issue has been corrected.

If you believe you have a stem which is subject to this recall notice, you should contact your retailer ASAP.

Easton products are manufactured by Easton Sports, Inc and are distributed in Australia by Apollo.

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