Specialized Recalls Road Bicycles Due to Injury Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-10-11). Hazards: injury. About 1,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17008 |
| Published | 2016-10-11 |
| Last updated | 2016-10-27 |
| Products | Road bicycles |
| Firm named in the title | Specialized |
| Firms | Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. (Specialized), of Morgan Hill, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,000 |
| Hazard classes | injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, inspect, stop use |
| Sold | Authorized Specialized Retailers from July 2015 through September 2016 for between $6,200 and $12,900. |
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.
Hazard
The bicycle's rear wheel can come out of the dropout causing fractures in the rear triangle; presenting an injury hazard to riders.
Remedy
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.
Incidents and 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.
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