CPSCGeneral Alert
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Serious Fall Hazard
Published: April 21, 2009Recall ID: 09197Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The handlebars can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves HL handlebars on the following 2009 Specialized bicycles: Cross Trail Comp, Myka HT Comp, Myka HT Elite, Rockhopper, Rockhopper Comp and Rockhopper Comp 29. The model number of the HL handlebar is ALR-13 NTFOV and is located underneath the right hand grip of the handlebar.
Affected Products
Specialized 2009 Model Bicycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Specialized-Bicycle-Components-Recalls-Bicycles-Due-to-Serious-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Serious Fall Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/6fea90e729c045589b2aa0bba522bc39.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Bicycle Handlebar |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/fdffc1b5f3df4fa08fc46400a917c835.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Bicycles |
| Hazards › Name | The handlebars can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider. |
| Injuries › Name | Specialized has received two reports of the handlebar breaking during use, one of which caused a rider to suffer head trauma which resulted in unconsciousness and a puncture wound to the arm. |
| Products › Name | Specialized 2009 Model Bicycles |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 14,000 |
| Recall I D | 5200 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact a Specialized dealer for a free replacement handlebar. |
| Importers › Name | Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized dealers nationwide from June 2008 through February 2009 for between $640 and $1,050. |
| Recall Date | 2009-04-21T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves HL handlebars on the following 2009 Specialized bicycles: Cross Trail Comp, Myka HT Comp, Myka HT Elite, Rockhopper, Rockhopper Comp and Rockhopper Comp 29. The model number of the HL handlebar is ALR-13 NTFOV and is located underneath the right hand grip of the handlebar. |
| Recall Number | 09197 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, please contact Specialized toll-free at (877) 808-8154 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.specialized.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |