Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Sirrus Bicycles with Alloy Cranks Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Recall 20190 · Sep 23, 2020 · Specialized Bicycle Components
36,000
units affected
36,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20190
- Date
- Sep 23, 2020
- Company
- Specialized Bicycle Components
- Units affected
- 36,000
- Product
- Sirrus, Sirrus X and Sirrus Sport Bicycles with alloy cranks
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves the 2019-2020 model year Sirrus, Sirrus X and Sirrus Sport bicycles. The bicycles were sold in 27 different colors. Consumers can determine if their bicycle is part of the recall if "Sirrus" or "Sirrus X" is written on the top tube of the bicycle and the model name (e.g. "3.0") is written on the seatstay of the bicycle. The recalled models are as follows: 2019 2020 Sirrus Sport (incl. EQ and Step-Through versions) Sirrus X Comp Carbon Sirrus 3.0 Sirrus 4.0 Sirrus X 3.0 Sirrus X 4.0 Sirrus X 5.0
What can happen
The crank arm can disengage and cause the bicycle's rider to lose control, posing fall and injury hazards.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact their nearest authorized Specialized retailer for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 56 reports of crank arm disengaging, including seven reports of injuries. One injury involved a torn bicep tendon and the other six were minor injuries, such as road rash.
- Sold at
- Authorized Specialized retailers nationwide and online from September 2018 through June 2020 for between $850 and $1,700.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled sirrus, sirrus x and sirrus sport bicycles with alloy cranks?
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact their nearest authorized Specialized retailer for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The crank arm can disengage and cause the bicycle's rider to lose control, posing fall and injury hazards.
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.