Specialized Bicycle Components Bicycles recall: Fall Hazard
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Why was Specialized Bicycle Components Bicycles recalled?
The shock absorber mount can break and the shock absorber can make contact with the wheel spokes, 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 repair. Contact: For additional information, 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
- 2010 26" Epic and 26" Era Bicycles
- Company
- Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 1,350
- Sold at
- Authorized dealers nationwide from September 2009 through October 2009 for between $2,000 through $5,500.
- Recall date
- May 5, 2010
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves alloy seat stays on the following 2010 Specialized 26" Era and 26" Epic bicycles: 2010 Epic Marathon Carbon, 2010 Epic Marathon Frame, 2010 Epic Expert Carbon, 2010 Epic Expert, 2010 Epic Comp Carbon, 2010 Epic Comp, 2010 Era FSR Expert Carb, 2010 Era FSR Expert and 2010 Era FSR Comp.