RecallWatchUSA

Home / Recalls / Bikes & Recreational Vehicles

Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Serious Fall Hazard

Recalled April 21, 2009 · CPSC recall 09197 · Specialized Bicycle Components

Recalled Bicycle HandlebarRecalled Bicycles
Hazard
The handlebars can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact a Specialized dealer for a free replacement handlebar.
Units
About 14,000
Incidents / injuries
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.

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.

What to do

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

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

Product
Specialized 2009 Model Bicycles
Imported by
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Retailers
Authorized dealers nationwide from June 2008 through February 2009 for between $640 and $1,050.
Made in
China

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