CPSCGeneral Alert
Specialized Recalls Bicycles with Steerer Tube Collars Due to Fall and Injury Ha...
Published: April 11, 2019Recall ID: 19104Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The bicycle's steerer tube collar can crack if exposed to corrosion resulting in sudden loss of steering control, posing fall and injury hazards to the rider.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves select Specialized Roubaix, Ruby, Diverge and Sirrus bicycles equipped with a Future Shock from the 2017 through 2019 model years. The bikes come in a variety of colors and include S-works, Pro, Expert, Comp, Elite, E5 Comp, Sport and Base models. An S-works or Specialized decal can be found on the downtube.
Affected Products
Specialized Roubaix, Ruby, Diverge, and Sirrus Bicycles with steerer tube collars
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Specialized-Recalls-Bicycles-with-Steerer-Tube-Collars-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards |
| Title | Specialized Recalls Bicycles with Steerer Tube Collars Due to Fall and Injury Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1413_1.jpeg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Specialized bicycle (Black Ruby Elite) |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1413_2.jpeg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Steerer tube collar |
| Hazards › Name | The bicycle's steerer tube collar can crack if exposed to corrosion resulting in sudden loss of steering control, posing fall and injury hazards to the rider. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received two reports involving cracking in the steerer tube collar. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Specialized Roubaix, Ruby, Diverge, and Sirrus Bicycles with steerer tube collars |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 63,000 |
| Recall I D | 8531 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Specialized Retailer for a free repair of the steerer tube collar. |
| Importers › Name | Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc. (Specialized), of Morgan Hill, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Specialized Retailers nationwide from July 2016 through January 2019 for between $1,650 and $11,500. |
| Recall Date | 2019-04-11T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves select Specialized Roubaix, Ruby, Diverge and Sirrus bicycles equipped with a Future Shock from the 2017 through 2019 model years. The bikes come in a variety of colors and include S-works, Pro, Expert, Comp, Elite, E5 Comp, Sport and Base models. An S-works or Specialized decal can be found on the downtube. |
| Recall Number | 19104 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Specialized Bicycle Components 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” or contact an Authorized Specialized Retailer for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2019-04-11T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |