CPSC recall 16-128, announced March 25, 2016, covers Specialized bicycle headlights and taillights (about 110,000 units). The headlights and taillights can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. The notice cites 4 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled headlights and taillights. Recall contact: call 800-722-4423, 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 recall includes Specialized Flux and Stix Sport and Comp model bicycle headlights and taillights sold separately as aftermarket equipment. They have rechargeable batteries with USB ports. Flux headlights: Flux headlights have a round, metal mounting system that fits both flat and drop handlebars. "Flux" is printed on the side of the black, rectangular-shaped lights and on the bottom of the pewter-colored aluminum casing. Flux taillights: Flux taillights have a pewter-colored base with a 110-lumen light on the top. They mount on 27.2 mm, 30.9 mm and Venge seat posts. The Specialized logo is printed on top of the taillights. They have a sensor to boost output in flash mode during the daytime. Stix headlights: Stix headlights are black with a 70-lumen light (Stix Sport) or a 105-lumen light (Stix Comp). They mount on handlebars between 22.2 mm and 35 mm in diameter. Stix is printed in white letters on the end of the headlight.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The headlights and taillights can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received four reports of Flux headlights or taillights overheating and two reports of Stix headlights expanding and bursting. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled headlights and taillights. Return them an authorized Specialized bicycle retailer for a free repair for Flux model headlights, or a free replacement for Flux model taillights, and Stix model headlights and taillights. Consumers who bought the bicycle lights directly from Specialized should contact Specialized for return instructions.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 16-128
- Units
- About 110,000
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Specialized retailers nationwide and online at www.specialized.com from June 2014 through February 2016 for between $100 and $275 for Flux model headlights and taillights and for between $30 and $50 for Stix model headlights and taillights.
- Importer
- Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. (Specialized), of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Specialized bicycle headlights and taillights
CPSC product type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Recall contact information
Specialized at 800-722-4423 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.specialized.com on Safety Notices for more information.
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