CPSC recall 02-147, announced April 25, 2002, covers Specialized Bicycle Components 2002 Enduro-brand bicycles (about 2,200 units). The rear seatstays, the tube behind the seat that connects the rear axle to the rear shock, can break, possibly causing the rider to lose control and crash. The notice cites 39 incident reports. Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately, and return them to their local Specialized dealer for a new rear seatstay, which will be installed, at no charge. Recall contact: call (800) 214-1468.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The recall involves model year 2002 Enduro-brand bicycles. The Enduro Pro FSR is silver; the Enduro Expert FSR is black; the Enduro Comp FSR is yellow; and the Enduro FSR is blue. The model name of the bicycles is located on the top tube and the brand name is located on the down tube.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The rear seatstays, the tube behind the seat that connects the rear axle to the rear shock, can break, possibly causing the rider to lose control and crash.
Incidents and injuries
Specialized Bicycles has received 39 reports of the seatstays on these bicycles breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately, and return them to their local Specialized dealer for a new rear seatstay, which will be installed, at no charge.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 02-147
- Units
- About 2,200
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Specialized dealers nationwide sold these bicycles, from September 2001 through February 2002, for between $1,650 and $2,750.
- Importer
- Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
2002 Enduro-brand bicycles
CPSC product type: Bicycles & Accessories
Recall contact information
For more information, call Specialized at (800) 214-1468 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
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