Specialized Bicycle Components · Recalled
Pedal Axle Extenders Recalled by Specialized Bicycle
The Pedal Axle Extenders can break, and the rider can lose control, posing a fall hazard.
- Units
- About 6,500 (in addition about 380 were sold in Canada)
- Reports
- 10
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $40
- Remedy
- Refund
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 Specialized Body Geometry Pedal Axle Extenders that are used to extend the outward reach of the pedals. They are sold in pairs and mount directly into the bicycle crank arms. Pedal extenders are made of stainless steel and fit a 9/16 inch pedal thread. They are labeled with an "L" and an "R".
The file
- Sold at
- Authorized Specialized retailers and online at www.specialized.com from January 2009 to June 2015 for about $40.
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Recalled by
- Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Incident log
There have been 10 reports of the pedal extenders breaking, including two reports of minor injuries, involving scrapes and bruises.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled pedal extenders immediately and return them to an authorized Specialized retailer for a full refund.
Specialized at (800) 722-4423 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.specialized.com and click on the Safety Notices link under the Support column on the bottom.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
