CPSCMay 5, 2010

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.

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