CPSC recall 18-099, announced February 15, 2018, covers Specialized Bicycle Components Bicycles (about 5,550 units). The fork on the bicycle can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an Authorized Specialized Retailer for instructions on how to receive a free installation of a new fork. Recall contact: call 877-808-8154, go to www.specialized.com, or email ridercare@specialized.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves all model year 2018 Specialized Allez (Base), Allez Sport, and Allez Elite road racing bicycles. The recalled bicycles have an alloy frame and composite fork. "Specialized" is printed on the downtube, "Allez" is printed on the bottom of each fork leg and "FACT" is printed on the inside of the left fork leg. Model Colors 2018 Specialized Allez Gloss Rocket Red/Tarmac Black combination, Satin Black/Charcoal Clean combination 2018 Specialized Allez Sport Gloss Cosmic White/Satin Black combination, Satin Navy/Gloss Nordic Red combination 2018 Specialized Allez Elite Gloss Light Blue/Rocket Red, Satin Black/White Clean
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The fork on the bicycle can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of cracking in the fork. No crashes or injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an Authorized Specialized Retailer for instructions on how to receive a free installation of a new fork.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 18-099
- Units
- About 5,550 in the U.S. (In addition, about 390 were sold in Canada and 260 in Mexico.)
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Specialized retailers nationwide from July 2017 through December 2017 for between $750 and $1,200.
- Importer
- Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
- Distributor
- Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Recall contact information
An Authorized Specialized Retailer directly or Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc. 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” for more information.
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