Specialized Bicycle Components Bicycles recall: Serious Fall Hazard
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Serious Fall Hazard
Why was Specialized Bicycle Components Bicycles recalled?
The handlebars can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact a Specialized dealer for a free replacement handlebar. Contact: For additional information, please contact Specialized toll-free at (877) 808-8154 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.specialized.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Specialized 2009 Model Bicycles
- Company
- Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 14,000
- Sold at
- Authorized dealers nationwide from June 2008 through February 2009 for between $640 and $1,050.
- Recall date
- April 21, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- Specialized has received two reports of the handlebar breaking during use, one of which caused a rider to suffer head trauma which resulted in unconsciousness and a puncture wound to the arm.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves HL handlebars on the following 2009 Specialized bicycles: Cross Trail Comp, Myka HT Comp, Myka HT Elite, Rockhopper, Rockhopper Comp and Rockhopper Comp 29. The model number of the HL handlebar is ALR-13 NTFOV and is located underneath the right hand grip of the handlebar.