Specialized · Recalled
Specialized Recalls Bicycles with Steerer Tube Collars Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
The bicycle's steerer tube collar can crack if exposed to corrosion resulting in sudden loss of steering control, posing fall and injury hazards to the rider.
- Units
- About 63,000
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $1,650–$11,500
- Remedy
- Repair
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Affected
This recall involves select Specialized Roubaix, Ruby, Diverge and Sirrus bicycles equipped with a Future Shock from the 2017 through 2019 model years. The bikes come in a variety of colors and include S-works, Pro, Expert, Comp, Elite, E5 Comp, Sport and Base models. An S-works or Specialized decal can be found on the downtube.
The file
- Sold at
- Authorized Specialized Retailers nationwide from July 2016 through January 2019 for between $1,650 and $11,500.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Recalled by
- Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc. (Specialized), of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Incident log
The firm has received two reports involving cracking in the steerer tube collar. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Specialized Retailer for a free repair of the steerer tube collar.
Specialized Bicycle Components toll-free at 877-808-8154 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email ridercare@specialized.com or online at www.specialized.com and click on “Safety Notices” or contact an Authorized Specialized Retailer for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
