Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2018-02-15). Hazards: crash. About 5,550 units in the US and 390 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18099 |
| Published | 2018-02-15 |
| Last updated | 2018-02-15 |
| Products | Bicycles |
| Firm named in the title | Specialized Bicycle Components |
| Firms | Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif. (importer); Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 5,550 |
| Units (Canada) | 390 |
| Units (Mexico) | 260 |
| Hazard classes | crash |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Authorized Specialized retailers nationwide from July 2017 through December 2017 for between $750 and $1,200. |
Description
This recall involves all model year 2018 Specialized Allez (Base), Allez Sport, and Allez Elite road racing bicycles. The recalled bicycles have an alloy frame and composite fork. "Specialized" is printed on the downtube, "Allez" is printed on the bottom of each fork leg and "FACT" is printed on the inside of the left fork leg. Model Colors 2018 Specialized Allez Gloss Rocket Red/Tarmac Black combination, Satin Black/Charcoal Clean combination 2018 Specialized Allez Sport Gloss Cosmic White/Satin Black combination, Satin Navy/Gloss Nordic Red combination 2018 Specialized Allez Elite Gloss Light Blue/Rocket Red, Satin Black/White Clean
Hazard
The fork on the bicycle can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an Authorized Specialized Retailer for instructions on how to receive a free installation of a new fork.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of cracking in the fork. No crashes or injuries have been reported.
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