Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 10219 · May 5, 2010 · Specialized Bicycle Components
1,350
units affected
1,350
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10219
- Date
- May 5, 2010
- Company
- Specialized Bicycle Components
- Units affected
- 1,350
- Product
- 2010 26" Epic and 26" Era Bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
This recall involves alloy seat stays on the following 2010 Specialized 26" Era and 26" Epic bicycles: 2010 Epic Marathon Carbon, 2010 Epic Marathon Frame, 2010 Epic Expert Carbon, 2010 Epic Expert, 2010 Epic Comp Carbon, 2010 Epic Comp, 2010 Era FSR Expert Carb, 2010 Era FSR Expert and 2010 Era FSR Comp.
What can happen
The shock absorber mount can break and the shock absorber can make contact with the wheel spokes, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact a Specialized dealer for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized dealers nationwide from September 2009 through October 2009 for between $2,000 through $5,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2010 26" epic and 26" era bicycles?
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact a Specialized dealer for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The shock absorber mount can break and the shock absorber can make contact with the wheel spokes, 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.