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Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Published: June 22, 2006Recall ID: 06195Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The bicycle's stem has a magnesium faceplate that holds the handlebar in place. The faceplates on the recalled stems can crack, allowing the handlebar to break off the bicycle, posing a serious fall hazard.

Product Description & Identification

The SW Carbon Stem with Magnesium Faceplate is black with the words "S-Works" and "Magnesium Faceplate" printed on it. The stems were included as original equipment on the following 2006 bicycles models: S-Works Tarmac, Tarmac Pro, S-Works Roubaix, Roubaix Pro, Allez Pro and S-Works Transition. It was also sold as an aftermarket item under the name S-Works Advanced Composite Mag Road Stem.

Affected Products

Bicycles with SW Carbon Stem with Magnesium Faceplate

Additional Source Details

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Specialized-Bicycle-Components-Inc-Recalls-Bicycles-Due-to-Fall-Hazard
TitleSpecialized Bicycle Components Inc. Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Images › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/dd31e447bcfb4610a00b2ff3ffa4e2da.jpg
Images › CaptionRecalled Bicycle Carbon Stem
Hazards › NameThe bicycle's stem has a magnesium faceplate that holds the handlebar in place. The faceplates on the recalled stems can crack, allowing the handlebar to break off the bicycle, posing a serious fall hazard.
Injuries › NameSpecialized has received five reports of the magnesium faceplate exhibiting cracks. No injuries have been reported.
Products › NameBicycles with SW Carbon Stem with Magnesium Faceplate
Products › TypeBicycles & Accessories
Products › Category I D1850
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 2,700
Recall I D3302
Remedies › NameConsumers should stop riding the bicycles that have the recalled stems immediately and take them to an authorized Specialized retailer for a free replacement faceplate.
Retailers › NameAuthorized Specialized retailers from June 2005 through April 2006 as original equipment of the bicycle models referenced above or as an aftermarket item for about $160.
Recall Date2006-06-22T00:00:00
DescriptionThe SW Carbon Stem with Magnesium Faceplate is black with the words "S-Works" and "Magnesium Faceplate" printed on it. The stems were included as original equipment on the following 2006 bicycles models: S-Works Tarmac, Tarmac Pro, S-Works Roubaix, Roubaix Pro, Allez Pro and S-Works Transition. It was also sold as an aftermarket item under the name S-Works Advanced Composite Mag Road Stem.
Recall Number06195
Manufacturers › NameSpecialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Consumer ContactFor additional information, call Specialized at (877) 808-8154 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. MT, Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.Specialized.com
Last Publish Date2024-06-28T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryTaiwan

Overview

  • Recalling FirmSpecialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
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