Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Aerobars Due to Fall Hazard
USSpecialized Bicycle Components Recalls Aerobars Due to Fall Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The bolt used to affix the aerobars to the bicycle can loosen, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves carbon and alloy Aerobars sold individually and with model years 2012 through 2015 Specialized Shiv bicycles and model year 2013 Specialized Transition Apex bicycles. The carbon Aerobar was sold in black with a white Specialized logo on the top side of the handlebar, and the alloy model was sold in black with no markings.
Affected Products
Aerobars Bicycle Handlebars
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Specialized-Bicycle-Components-Recalls-Aerobars |
| Title | Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Aerobars Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15104.Carbon-Aerobar-with-stem.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Carbon Aerobar with Stem |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15104.Hydroformed-Alloy-Aerobar.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Hydroformed Alloy Aerobar |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15104.45662-c.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Bicycle with Specialized Aerobar |
| Hazards › Name | The bolt used to affix the aerobars to the bicycle can loosen, posing a fall hazard to the rider. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received four reports of the Aerobars bolt loosening. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Aerobars Bicycle Handlebars |
| Products › Type | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 68242 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 8,300 |
| Recall I D | 6351 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled aerobars and contact Specialized Bicycle Components to receive replacement extension mounting hardware. |
| Importers › Name | Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Specialized Bicycle dealers nationwide and online at www.specialized.com from November 2011 to February 2015 for between $200 and $575. |
| Recall Date | 2015-03-26T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves carbon and alloy Aerobars sold individually and with model years 2012 through 2015 Specialized Shiv bicycles and model year 2013 Specialized Transition Apex bicycles. The carbon Aerobar was sold in black with a white Specialized logo on the top side of the handlebar, and the alloy model was sold in black with no markings. |
| Recall Number | 15104 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/52695r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | Specialized Bicycle Components at (800) 722-4423 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, an authorized Specialized dealer or visit the firm's website at www.specialized.com and click on "Safety Notices" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-03-26T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |
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