Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Serious Fall Hazard
Recall 09197 · Apr 21, 2009 · Specialized Bicycle Components
14,000
units affected
14,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09197
- Date
- Apr 21, 2009
- Company
- Specialized Bicycle Components
- Units affected
- 14,000
- Product
- Specialized 2009 Model Bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves HL handlebars on the following 2009 Specialized bicycles: Cross Trail Comp, Myka HT Comp, Myka HT Elite, Rockhopper, Rockhopper Comp and Rockhopper Comp 29. The model number of the HL handlebar is ALR-13 NTFOV and is located underneath the right hand grip of the handlebar.
What can happen
The handlebars can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact a Specialized dealer for a free replacement handlebar.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Specialized has received two reports of the handlebar breaking during use, one of which caused a rider to suffer head trauma which resulted in unconsciousness and a puncture wound to the arm.
- Sold at
- Authorized dealers nationwide from June 2008 through February 2009 for between $640 and $1,050.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled specialized 2009 model bicycles?
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact a Specialized dealer for a free replacement handlebar.
What is the hazard?
The handlebars can break, 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.