Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-04-21). Hazards: fall, crash. About 3,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09198 |
| Published | 2009-04-21 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products | Roubaix Comp Roubaix Pro bicycles |
| Firm named in the title | Specialized Bicycle Components |
| Firms | Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 3,000 |
| Hazard classes | fall, crash |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Specialized authorized dealers nationwide from September 2003 through August 2004 for between $1,600 and $4,000. |
Description
The recalled bicycles are as follows: 2004 Roubaix Comp 18, 2004 Roubaix Comp 27, 2004 Roubaix Pro 18, and 2004 Roubaix Pro frameset models. Only bicycles with a single rivet fastening the cable stop to the frame are subject to recall. The cable stop is attached through bonding materials and a single rivet mounted at the front of the bicycle. The cables pass through eyelets in the cable stop on the down tube. Bicycles with a double rivet fastening the cable stop to the frame are not subject to recall. The model names of the recalled bicycles can be found on the top tube of the bicycles.
Hazard
The cable stop on the bicycle can loosen, which can cause the rider to lose control and fall from the bike.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using their bicycle and return their bicycle to a Specialized authorized dealer for an approved repair, at no cost to consumer.
Incidents and injuries
Specialized received reports of two falls that resulted in fractures requiring medical attention and surgery.
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