Specialized Bicycle Components Aerobars recall: Fall Hazard
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Aerobars Due to Fall Hazard
Why was Specialized Bicycle Components Aerobars recalled?
The bolt used to affix the aerobars to the bicycle can loosen, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled aerobars and contact Specialized Bicycle Components to receive replacement extension mounting hardware. Contact: Specialized Bicycle Components at (800) 722-4423 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, an authorized Specialized dealer or visit the firm's website at www.specialized.com and click on "Safety Notices" for more information.
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
- Aerobars Bicycle Handlebars
- Company
- Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 8,300
- Sold at
- Authorized Specialized Bicycle dealers nationwide and online at www.specialized.com from November 2011 to February 2015 for between $200 and $575.
- Recall date
- March 26, 2015
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received four reports of the Aerobars bolt loosening. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves carbon and alloy Aerobars sold individually and with model years 2012 through 2015 Specialized Shiv bicycles and model year 2013 Specialized Transition Apex bicycles. The carbon Aerobar was sold in black with a white Specialized logo on the top side of the handlebar, and the alloy model was sold in black with no markings.