Safety regulator, Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles Firms agree to stop importation until hazard is eliminated
Recall 04226 · Sep 29, 2004 · Specialized Bicycle Components Inc.
1,500
units affected
1,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04226
- Date
- Sep 29, 2004
- Company
- Specialized Bicycle Components Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,500
- Product
- Allez Sport, Allez Elite, Roubaix, and Sequoia Bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
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 can happen
The handlebar may loosen and turn unexpectedly, which can cause the rider to lose control and fall.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the bicycles with these recalled handlebars and return the recalled handlebars to the place of purchase for replacement handlebars.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Specialized has received two reports of the handlebars loosening. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Specialized retailers, from July 2004 through August 2004, for between $900 and $1,600.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled allez sport, allez elite, roubaix, and sequoia bicycles?
Consumers should stop using the bicycles with these recalled handlebars and return the recalled handlebars to the place of purchase for replacement handlebars.
What is the hazard?
The handlebar may loosen and turn unexpectedly, which can cause the rider to lose control and fall.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.