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Specialized Recalls Bicycles with Steerer Tube Collars Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

Recalled April 11, 2019 · CPSC recall 19104 · Specialized

Specialized bicycle (Black Ruby Elite)Steerer tube collar
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.
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 63,000
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received two reports involving cracking in the steerer tube collar. No injuries have been reported.

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Specialized Retailer for a free repair of the steerer tube collar.

Contact

Specialized Bicycle Components toll-free at 877-808-8154 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email [email protected] or online at www.specialized.com and click on “Safety Notices” or contact an Authorized Specialized Retailer for more information.

Product
Specialized Roubaix, Ruby, Diverge, and Sirrus Bicycles with steerer tube collars
Imported by
Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc. (Specialized), of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Retailers
Authorized Specialized Retailers nationwide from July 2016 through January 2019 for between $1,650 and $11,500.
Made in
Taiwan

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

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