Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-05-05). Hazards: electric shock, fall. About 1,350 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10219 |
| Published | 2010-05-05 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products | 2010 26" Epic and 26" Era Bicycles |
| Firm named in the title | Specialized Bicycle Components |
| Firms | Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 1,350 |
| Hazard classes | electric shock, fall |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Authorized dealers nationwide from September 2009 through October 2009 for between $2,000 through $5,500. |
Description
This recall involves alloy seat stays on the following 2010 Specialized 26" Era and 26" Epic bicycles: 2010 Epic Marathon Carbon, 2010 Epic Marathon Frame, 2010 Epic Expert Carbon, 2010 Epic Expert, 2010 Epic Comp Carbon, 2010 Epic Comp, 2010 Era FSR Expert Carb, 2010 Era FSR Expert and 2010 Era FSR Comp.
Hazard
The shock absorber mount can break and the shock absorber can make contact with the wheel spokes, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact a Specialized dealer for a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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