Specialized Bicycle Components · Recalled
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Serious Fall Hazard
The handlebars can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
- Units
- About 14,000
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $640–$1,050
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Authorized dealers nationwide from June 2008 through February 2009 for between $640 and $1,050.
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact a Specialized dealer for a free replacement handlebar.
For additional information, please contact Specialized toll-free at (877) 808-8154 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.specialized.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated APR 21 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.
