Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 09198 · Apr 21, 2009 · Specialized Bicycle Components
3,000
units affected
3,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09198
- Date
- Apr 21, 2009
- Company
- Specialized Bicycle Components
- Units affected
- 3,000
- Product
- Roubaix Comp Roubaix Pro bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recalled bicycles are as follows: 2004 Roubaix Comp 18, 2004 Roubaix Comp 27, 2004 Roubaix Pro 18, and 2004 Roubaix Pro frameset models. Only bicycles with a single rivet fastening the cable stop to the frame are subject to recall. The cable stop is attached through bonding materials and a single rivet mounted at the front of the bicycle. The cables pass through eyelets in the cable stop on the down tube. Bicycles with a double rivet fastening the cable stop to the frame are not subject to recall. The model names of the recalled bicycles can be found on the top tube of the bicycles.
What can happen
The cable stop on the bicycle can loosen, which can cause the rider to lose control and fall from the bike.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using their bicycle and return their bicycle to a Specialized authorized dealer for an approved repair, at no cost to consumer.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Specialized received reports of two falls that resulted in fractures requiring medical attention and surgery.
- Sold at
- Specialized authorized dealers nationwide from September 2003 through August 2004 for between $1,600 and $4,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled roubaix comp roubaix pro bicycles?
Consumers should immediately stop using their bicycle and return their bicycle to a Specialized authorized dealer for an approved repair, at no cost to consumer.
What is the hazard?
The cable stop on the bicycle can loosen, which can cause the rider to lose control and fall from the bike.
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.