Specialized bicycle handlebar — injuries risk

Hazard

The product poses a risk of injuries because the handlebars can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider. Two incidents reported.

Measures taken

• Voluntary recall from consumers by the distributor — Other

Product 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 it is located underneath the right hand grip of the handlebar. The affected bicycles have been sold from June 2008 through February 2009.