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Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled May 5, 2010 · CPSC recall 10219 · Specialized Bicycle Components

Recalled Alloy Seat Stay - Cracked Mount

Hazard

The shock absorber mount can break and the shock absorber can make contact with the wheel spokes, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact a Specialized dealer for a free repair.

Units

About 1,350

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

This recall involves alloy seat stays on the following 2010 Specialized 26" Era and 26" Epic bicycles: 2010 Epic Marathon Carbon, 2010 Epic Marathon Frame, 2010 Epic Expert Carbon, 2010 Epic Expert, 2010 Epic Comp Carbon, 2010 Epic Comp, 2010 Era FSR Expert Carb, 2010 Era FSR Expert and 2010 Era FSR Comp.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact a Specialized dealer for a free repair.

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

2010 26" Epic and 26" Era Bicycles

Imported by

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

Retailers

Authorized dealers nationwide from September 2009 through October 2009 for between $2,000 through $5,500.

Made in

Taiwan

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