Deda Elementi Stem Recall

From Deda Elementi:

Deda Elementi and Bianchi Recalling 2008 High-Gloss Finish Deda Forza Handlebar Stems
As a result of four reports of cracking, none of which resulted in injuries, Deda Elementi, in
cooperation with FIV Edoardo Bianchi, have undertaken a Voluntary Recall of all Bianchi highend
bicycles with 2008 Deda Forza high-gloss finish carbon fiber handlebar stems, and will
replace the stems with Deda Zero 100 forged aluminum stems. The recall is being handled
through Bianchi dealers world-wide.

In addition, about 100 of these Forza stems were sold after-market, primarily in the U.S.A. These are being recalled and replaced through the retailers who sold them. Earlier production, matte-finished Deda Forza stems are not affected by this recall.

Do not ride a bicycle with a handlebar stem that is subject to this recall.

Instead:
If you are an individual who bought the stem either as part of a new bicycle or as an
upgrade for your bicycle, please return the stem to the retailer from whom you bought it. If you are a bicycle retailer and the stem is on a Bianchi bicycle, please get in touch with your Bianchi representative.
If you are a retailer who sold a Deda Forza high gloss finish stem after-market, please get in touch with the Deda distributor from whom you bought the stem.