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Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls - April 2009
Subject: News from CPSC - Two Recalls
This message consists of the following: 1. Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Serious Fall Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09197.html 2. Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09198.html ************************************************** ****** 1. Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Serious Fall Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 21, 2009 Release #09-197 Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 808-8154 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Serious Fall Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Specialized 2009 Model Bicycles Units: About 14,000 Importer: Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif. Hazard: The handlebars can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider. 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. 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 by: Authorized dealers nationwide from June 2008 through February 2009 for between $640 and $1,050. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact a Specialized dealer for a free replacement handlebar. Consumer Contact: 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 To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recall product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09197.html ************************************************** ****** 2. Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 21, 2009 Release #09-198 Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 808-8154 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: 2004 Roubaix Comp and Roubaix Pro bicycles Units: About 3,000 Importer: Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif. Hazard: The cable stop on the bicycle can loosen, which can cause the rider to lose control and fall from the bike. Incidents/Injuries: Specialized received reports of two falls that resulted in fractures requiring medical attention and surgery. Description: 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. Sold by: Specialized authorized dealers nationwide from September 2003 through August 2004 for between $1,600 and $4,000. Manufactured in: Taiwan 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. Consumer Contact: 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 To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recall product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09198.html ************************************************** ****** ************************************************** ****** CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it: https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To join a CPSC email subscription list, please go to www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx .. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov .. |
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Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls - April 2009
Ablang wrote:
Subject: News from CPSC - Two Recalls This message consists of the following: 1. Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Serious Fall Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09197.html 2. Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09198.html Aluminum handlebars should be illegal. |
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Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls - April 2009
"SMS" wrote in message ... Ablang wrote: Subject: News from CPSC - Two Recalls This message consists of the following: 1. Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Serious Fall Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09197.html 2. Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09198.html Aluminum handlebars should be illegal. And stems. --Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles www.ChainReactionBicycles.com |
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Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls - April 2009
No- crap made in China should be!!!!
On Apr 23, 5:49*am, SMS wrote: Aluminum handlebars should be illegal. |
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