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CPSC, Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles Firms agree to stop importation until hazard is eliminated
Recalled September 29, 2004 · CPSC recall 04226 · Specialized Bicycle Components
Hazard
The handlebar may loosen and turn unexpectedly, which can cause the rider to lose control and fall.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the bicycles with these recalled handlebars and return the recalled handlebars to the place of purchase for replacement handlebars.
Units
About 1,500
Incidents / injuries
Specialized has received two reports of the handlebars loosening. No injuries have been reported.
Description
The recalled handlebars were sold on the 2005 Allez Sport, 2005 Allez Elite, 2005 Roubaix (base model) and 2005 Sequoia (base model) bicycles. The model names are on the frame of the handlebar.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the bicycles with these recalled handlebars and return the recalled handlebars to the place of purchase for replacement handlebars.
Contact
Contact Specialized at 800-432-4144 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Product
Allez Sport, Allez Elite, Roubaix, and Sequoia Bicycles
Manufacturer(s)
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Retailers
Specialized retailers, from July 2004 through August 2004, for between $900 and $1,600.
Made in
Taiwan
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →