Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard
Recall 18099 · Feb 15, 2018 · Specialized Bicycle Components
5,550
units affected
5,550
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18099
- Date
- Feb 15, 2018
- Company
- Specialized Bicycle Components
- Units affected
- 5,550
- Product
- Bicycles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves all model year 2018 Specialized Allez (Base), Allez Sport, and Allez Elite road racing bicycles. The recalled bicycles have an alloy frame and composite fork. "Specialized" is printed on the downtube, "Allez" is printed on the bottom of each fork leg and "FACT" is printed on the inside of the left fork leg. Model Colors 2018 Specialized Allez Gloss Rocket Red/Tarmac Black combination, Satin Black/Charcoal Clean combination 2018 Specialized Allez Sport Gloss Cosmic White/Satin Black combination, Satin Navy/Gloss Nordic Red combination 2018 Specialized Allez Elite Gloss Light Blue/Rocket Red, Satin Black/White Clean
What can happen
The fork on the bicycle can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an Authorized Specialized Retailer for instructions on how to receive a free installation of a new fork.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of cracking in the fork. No crashes or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized Specialized retailers nationwide from July 2017 through December 2017 for between $750 and $1,200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bicycles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an Authorized Specialized Retailer for instructions on how to receive a free installation of a new fork.
What is the hazard?
The fork on the bicycle can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash 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.