CPSC recall 09-198, announced April 21, 2009, covers Specialized Bicycle Components Roubaix Comp Roubaix Pro bicycles (about 3,000 units). The cable stop on the bicycle can loosen, which can cause the rider to lose control and fall from the bike. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using their bicycle and return their bicycle to a Specialized authorized dealer for an approved repair, at no cost to consumer. Recall contact: call (877) 808-8154, or go to www.specialized.com.
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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 recalled bicycles are as follows: 2004 Roubaix Comp 18, 2004 Roubaix Comp 27, 2004 Roubaix Pro 18, and 2004 Roubaix Pro frameset models. Only bicycles with a single rivet fastening the cable stop to the frame are subject to recall. The cable stop is attached through bonding materials and a single rivet mounted at the front of the bicycle. The cables pass through eyelets in the cable stop on the down tube. Bicycles with a double rivet fastening the cable stop to the frame are not subject to recall. The model names of the recalled bicycles can be found on the top tube of the bicycles.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The cable stop on the bicycle can loosen, which can cause the rider to lose control and fall from the bike.
Incidents and injuries
Specialized received reports of two falls that resulted in fractures requiring medical attention and surgery.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using their bicycle and return their bicycle to a Specialized authorized dealer for an approved repair, at no cost to consumer.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 09-198
- Units
- About 3,000
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Specialized authorized dealers nationwide from September 2003 through August 2004 for between $1,600 and $4,000.
- Importer
- Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Roubaix Comp Roubaix Pro bicycles
CPSC product type: Bicycles & Accessories
Recall contact information
For additional information, 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
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