Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Serious Fall Hazard

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-04-21). Hazards: fall. About 14,000 units in the US.

Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Recall number	`09197`
Published	2009-04-21
Last updated	2014-05-23
Product category	Bicycles & Accessories
Products	Specialized 2009 Model Bicycles
Firm named in the title	Specialized Bicycle Components
Firms	Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif. (importer)
Manufactured in	China
Units (US)	14,000
Hazard classes	fall
Remedy classes	replace, stop use
Sold	Authorized dealers nationwide from June 2008 through February 2009 for between $640 and $1,050.

Description

This recall involves HL handlebars on the following 2009 Specialized bicycles: Cross Trail Comp, Myka HT Comp, Myka HT Elite, Rockhopper, Rockhopper Comp and Rockhopper Comp 29. The model number of the HL handlebar is ALR-13 NTFOV and is located underneath the right hand grip of the handlebar.

Hazard

The handlebars can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact a Specialized dealer for a free replacement handlebar.

Incidents and injuries

Specialized has received two reports of the handlebar breaking during use, one of which caused a rider to suffer head trauma which resulted in unconsciousness and a puncture wound to the arm.

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