Specialized 2009 Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Serious Fall Hazard

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation 

with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following 

consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately 

unless otherwise instructed. 

 

Name of Product: Specialized 2009 Model Bicycles

 

Units: About 14,000

 

Importer: Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.

 

Hazard: The handlebars can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

 

Incidents/Injuries: 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.

 

Description: 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.

 

Sold by: Authorized dealers nationwide from June 2008 through February 2009 for 

between $640 and $1,050.

 

Manufactured in: China

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact a 

Specialized dealer for a free replacement handlebar.

 

Consumer Contact: 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

 

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recall product, 

please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09197.html