CPSC Recall in 2017: Profile Design Recalls Bicycle Handlebar Stems Due to Loss of Control and Crash Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 17-147

Date: May 09, 2017

Product Name: Cobra S handlebar stems

Recall Description:

This recall involves Profile Design Cobra S carbon-wrapped black handlebar stems sold individually and as original equipment on the following Kestrel, Fuji, Jamis and Scott bicycle models: 2009  Kestrel  Talon SL Tri Ultegra    , 2009  Kestrel  Evoke SL, 2009 Kestrel  Airfoil Pro SL, 2009  Kestrel Talon SL, 2010  Kestrel Talon SL Tri- Ultegra, 2010 Kestrel  Talon Tri- Force, 2010 Kestrel Airfoil Pro SL / Airfoil Pro SL (650c), 2010 Kestrel Talon Road SL, 2010 Kestrel 4000 SL, Fuji 2009 D-6 Pro, Fuji 2010 D-6 Pro, Fuji 2010 D-6 Matt Reed, Jamis 2010 Xenith T2, Scott 2008 CR1 Plasma LTD (model# 209562), Scott 2009 Plasma Premium (model # 212052) and Scott 2010 Plasma Premium (model # 215722).  The stems were sold in seven lengths or sizes including 60 mm, 70 mm, 80 mm, 90 mm, 100 mm, 110 mm and 120 mm. “Profile Design” and “Cobra S” are printed in white on the black handlebar stems. Only black stems are included in this recall.

Hazard Description:

The bicycle handlebar stems can corrode and break, causing the rider to lose control and crash.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 9,700 in the U.S. (135 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

The firm has received at least 10 reports of the bicycle handlebar stems corroding and breaking, including one report of an injury to a rider when the bicycle stem broke causing the rider to lose control.

Sold At:

Independent bicycle stores nationwide from January 2007 through December 2013 for about $200 for the stem sold individually and between $2,000 and $6,000 for bicycles sold with the stems as original equipment.

Manufactured In:

Taiwan