Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 06195 · Jun 22, 2006 · Specialized Bicycle Components Inc.
2,700
units affected
2,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06195
- Date
- Jun 22, 2006
- Company
- Specialized Bicycle Components Inc.
- Units affected
- 2,700
- Product
- Bicycles with SW Carbon Stem with Magnesium Faceplate
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The SW Carbon Stem with Magnesium Faceplate is black with the words "S-Works" and "Magnesium Faceplate" printed on it. The stems were included as original equipment on the following 2006 bicycles models: S-Works Tarmac, Tarmac Pro, S-Works Roubaix, Roubaix Pro, Allez Pro and S-Works Transition. It was also sold as an aftermarket item under the name S-Works Advanced Composite Mag Road Stem.
What can happen
The bicycle's stem has a magnesium faceplate that holds the handlebar in place. The faceplates on the recalled stems can crack, allowing the handlebar to break off the bicycle, posing a serious fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop riding the bicycles that have the recalled stems immediately and take them to an authorized Specialized retailer for a free replacement faceplate.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Specialized has received five reports of the magnesium faceplate exhibiting cracks. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized Specialized retailers from June 2005 through April 2006 as original equipment of the bicycle models referenced above or as an aftermarket item for about $160.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bicycles with sw carbon stem with magnesium faceplate?
Consumers should stop riding the bicycles that have the recalled stems immediately and take them to an authorized Specialized retailer for a free replacement faceplate.
What is the hazard?
The bicycle's stem has a magnesium faceplate that holds the handlebar in place. The faceplates on the recalled stems can crack, allowing the handlebar to break off the bicycle, posing a serious fall hazard.
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.