Reported Mar 25, 2016
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Headlights and Taillights Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. (Specialized) of Morgan Hill, Calif.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled headlights and taillights. Return them an authorized Specialized bicycle retailer for a free repair for Flux model headlights, or a free replacement for Flux model taillights, and Stix model headlights and taillights. Consumers who bought the bicycle lights directly from Specialized should contact Specialized for return instructions.
Firm contact: Specialized at 800-722-4423 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.specialized.com on Safety Notices for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Specialized bicycle headlights and taillights
- Amount recalled
- About 110,000
Where it was sold
Sold at Authorized Specialized retailers nationwide and online at www.specialized.com from June 2014 through February 2016 for between $100 and $275 for Flux model headlights and taillights and for between $30 and $50 for Stix model headlights and taillights..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The headlights and taillights can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: The firm has received four reports of Flux headlights or taillights overheating and two reports of Stix headlights expanding and bursting. No injuries have been reported.
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