Specialized Road Bicycles recall: Injury Hazard
Specialized Recalls Road Bicycles Due to Injury Hazard
Why was Specialized Road Bicycles recalled?
The bicycle's rear wheel can come out of the dropout causing fractures in the rear triangle; presenting an injury hazard to riders.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an Authorized Specialized retailer for free installation of a new rear derailleur hanger and a safety inspection. Contact: Specialized at 800-722-4423 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.specialized.com 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
- Road bicycles
- Company
- Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. (Specialized), of Morgan Hill, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 1,000
- Sold at
- Authorized Specialized Retailers from July 2015 through September 2016 for between $6,200 and $12,900.
- Recall date
- October 11, 2016
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received seven reports of fractures in the bicycle's rear triangle, including one report of a rider suffering a minor injury.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves 2016 Specialized S-Works Venge Vias and Venge Pro Vias road bicycles. They were sold in black, white, red and black, white and black and green and blue color combinations. An S-works or Specialized decal can be found on the downtube.