WASHINGTON -- Quality Bicycle Products Inc. is recalling about 18,000 bicycle handlebar stems.

The Minnesota-based company says the handlebar stems can crack or break, causing the rider to fall.

The company has received one report of a handlebar stem breaking that resulted in minor injuries to the rider.

The recall involves all Dimension-brand road and mountain threadless bicycle stems with a 130-degree rise.

The stems are black or silver and have the word "Dimension" painted on the extension. Only models SM2330 to SM2333, SM4555 to SM4558, SM4567, and SM4570 to SM4573 are included in the recall.

The model numbers are printed on the original packaging.

The recalled stems were sold at bicycle specialty stores, Web and mail order retailers nationwide from January 2003 through March 2005 for about $25.

Consumers should have their local bicycle retailer check their handlebar stem and obtain a replacement stem if necessary.

Consumers can call Quality Bicycle Products at (877) 725-7211 or visit the company's Web site for more recall information.