Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-06-22). Hazards: fall. About 2,700 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06195 |
| Published | 2006-06-22 |
| Last updated | 2024-06-28 |
| Product category | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products | Bicycles with SW Carbon Stem with Magnesium Faceplate |
| Firm named in the title | Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. |
| Firms | Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 2,700 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Authorized Specialized retailers from June 2005 through April 2006 as original equipment of the bicycle models referenced above or as an aftermarket item for about $160. |
Description
The SW Carbon Stem with Magnesium Faceplate is black with the words "S-Works" and "Magnesium Faceplate" printed on it. The stems were included as original equipment on the following 2006 bicycles models: S-Works Tarmac, Tarmac Pro, S-Works Roubaix, Roubaix Pro, Allez Pro and S-Works Transition. It was also sold as an aftermarket item under the name S-Works Advanced Composite Mag Road Stem.
Hazard
The bicycle's stem has a magnesium faceplate that holds the handlebar in place. The faceplates on the recalled stems can crack, allowing the handlebar to break off the bicycle, posing a serious fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop riding the bicycles that have the recalled stems immediately and take them to an authorized Specialized retailer for a free replacement faceplate.
Incidents and injuries
Specialized has received five reports of the magnesium faceplate exhibiting cracks. No injuries have been reported.
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