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Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled April 21, 2009 · CPSC recall 09198 · Specialized Bicycle Components

Recalled Bicycle Single Rivet Cable Stop

Non-Recalled Bicycle Double Rivet Cable Stop

Hazard

The cable stop on the bicycle can loosen, which can cause the rider to lose control and fall from the bike.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using their bicycle and return their bicycle to a Specialized authorized dealer for an approved repair, at no cost to consumer.

Units

About 3,000

Incidents / injuries

Specialized received reports of two falls that resulted in fractures requiring medical attention and surgery.

Description

The recalled bicycles are as follows: 2004 Roubaix Comp 18, 2004 Roubaix Comp 27, 2004 Roubaix Pro 18, and 2004 Roubaix Pro frameset models. Only bicycles with a single rivet fastening the cable stop to the frame are subject to recall. The cable stop is attached through bonding materials and a single rivet mounted at the front of the bicycle. The cables pass through eyelets in the cable stop on the down tube. Bicycles with a double rivet fastening the cable stop to the frame are not subject to recall. The model names of the recalled bicycles can be found on the top tube of the bicycles.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using their bicycle and return their bicycle to a Specialized authorized dealer for an approved repair, at no cost to consumer.

Contact

For additional information, 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

Product

Roubaix Comp Roubaix Pro bicycles

Imported by

Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.

Retailers

Specialized authorized dealers nationwide from September 2003 through August 2004 for between $1,600 and $4,000.

Made in

Taiwan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →