Reported Oct 11, 2016
Specialized Recalls Road Bicycles Due to Injury Hazard
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 the recalled bicycles and contact an Authorized Specialized retailer for free installation of a new rear derailleur hanger and a safety inspection.
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?
- Road bicycles
- Amount recalled
- About 1,000
Where it was sold
Sold at Authorized Specialized Retailers from July 2015 through September 2016 for between $6,200 and $12,900..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The bicycle's rear wheel can come out of the dropout causing fractures in the rear triangle; presenting an injury hazard to riders.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: 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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