CPSCGeneral Alert
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard
Published: February 15, 2018Recall ID: 18099Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The fork on the bicycle can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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
Affected Products
Bicycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Specialized-Bicycle-Components-Recalls-Bicycles-Due-to-Crash-Hazard |
| Title | Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture1_15.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | 2018 Specialized Allez in Gloss Rocket Red/Tarmac Black |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture2_12.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | 2018 Specialized Allez in Satin Black/Charcoal Clean |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture3_6.png |
| Images › 3 › Caption | 2018 Specialized Allez Sport in Satin Navy/Gloss Nordic Red |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture4_1.png |
| Images › 4 › Caption | 2018 Specialized Allez Sport in Gloss Cosmic White/Satin Black |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture.png |
| Images › 5 › Caption | 2018 Specialized Allez Elite in Satin Black/White Clean |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture7_0.png |
| Images › 6 › Caption | 2018 Specialized Allez Elite in Gloss Light Blue/Rocket Red |
| Hazards › Name | The fork on the bicycle can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received one report of cracking in the fork. No crashes or injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Bicycles |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 5,550 in the U.S. (In addition, about 390 were sold in Canada and 260 in Mexico.) |
| Recall I D | 8257 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Specialized retailers nationwide from July 2017 through December 2017 for between $750 and $1,200. |
| Recall Date | 2018-02-15T00:00:00 |
| 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 |
| Distributors › Name | Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 18099 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Inconjunctions › 1 › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2018/65996r-eng.php |
| Inconjunctions › 2 › U R L | https://www.gob.mx/profeco/documentos/alertas-al-consumidor-2018 |
| Consumer Contact | An Authorized Specialized Retailer directly or Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc. toll-free at 877-808-8154 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email ridercare@specialized.com or online at www.specialized.com and click on “Safety Notices” for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2018-02-15T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |