Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Aerobars Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 15104 · Mar 26, 2015 · Specialized Bicycle Components
8,300
units affected
8,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15104
- Date
- Mar 26, 2015
- Company
- Specialized Bicycle Components
- Units affected
- 8,300
- Product
- Aerobars Bicycle Handlebars
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves carbon and alloy Aerobars sold individually and with model years 2012 through 2015 Specialized Shiv bicycles and model year 2013 Specialized Transition Apex bicycles. The carbon Aerobar was sold in black with a white Specialized logo on the top side of the handlebar, and the alloy model was sold in black with no markings.
What can happen
The bolt used to affix the aerobars to the bicycle can loosen, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled aerobars and contact Specialized Bicycle Components to receive replacement extension mounting hardware.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received four reports of the Aerobars bolt loosening. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized Specialized Bicycle dealers nationwide and online at www.specialized.com from November 2011 to February 2015 for between $200 and $575.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled aerobars bicycle handlebars?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled aerobars and contact Specialized Bicycle Components to receive replacement extension mounting hardware.
What is the hazard?
The bolt used to affix the aerobars to the bicycle can loosen, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
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.