Specialized Recalls 2009 Bicycles Due to Handlebar Breakage Hazard
Specialized is recalling about 14,000 2009 model bicycles because the handlebars can break, posing a serious fall hazard to riders.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect (handlebar breakage) that resulted in reported injuries, including head trauma and unconsciousness, which aligns with the rubric criteria for significant injury reports.
Plain-English summary
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. is recalling approximately 14,000 2009 model bicycles due to a serious fall hazard. The recall involves specific models including the Cross Trail Comp, Myka HT Comp, Myka HT Elite, Rockhopper, Rockhopper Comp, and Rockhopper Comp 29. These bicycles were equipped with HL handlebars (model number ALR-13 NTFOV) that can break during use.
The company has received two reports of the handlebar breaking while the bicycles were in use. One of these incidents resulted in a rider suffering head trauma, which caused unconsciousness and a puncture wound to the arm. The affected handlebars are identified by the model number ALR-13 NTFOV, which is located underneath the right-hand grip.
These bicycles were sold nationwide through authorized dealers from June 2008 through February 2009 for prices between $640 and $1,050. Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact a Specialized dealer to obtain a free replacement handlebar. For more information, consumers can contact Specialized toll-free at (877) 808-8154 or visit www.specialized.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- Specialized 2009 Model Bicycles
- Category
- Consumer Product — Bicycles
- Affected units
- 14,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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