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Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Serious Fall Hazard

U.S. CPSCFallsApr 21, 2009
Recalled Bicycle Handlebar
Recalled Bicycle Handlebar
Recalled Bicycles
Recalled Bicycles

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Hazard

The handlebars can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact a Specialized dealer for a free replacement handlebar.

Incidents & injuries

Specialized has received two reports of the handlebar breaking during use, one of which caused a rider to suffer head trauma which resulted in unconsciousness and a puncture wound to the arm.

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 is located underneath the right hand grip of the handlebar.

Sold on

Authorized dealers nationwide from June 2008 through February 2009 for between $640 and $1,050.

Contact the company

For additional information, please 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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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