The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10219·Announced 2010-05-05

Specialized Recalls 2010 Epic and Era Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Specialized Bicycle Components is recalling about 1,350 2010 Epic and Era bicycles because a broken shock absorber mount can cause a fall.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect posing a fall hazard to the rider, which fits the rubric criterion for 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.'

Plain-English summary

Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. is recalling about 1,350 2010 26-inch Epic and Era bicycles. The recall involves specific models including the Epic Marathon Carbon, Epic Marathon Frame, Epic Expert Carbon, Epic Expert, Epic Comp Carbon, Epic Comp, Era FSR Expert Carbon, Era FSR Expert, and Era FSR Comp.

The hazard exists because the alloy seat stays can break, allowing the shock absorber to make contact with the wheel spokes, which poses a fall hazard to the rider. The company has not reported any injuries associated with this defect.

These bicycles were sold at authorized dealers nationwide from September 2009 through October 2009 for between $2,000 and $5,500. Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact a Specialized dealer for a free repair. For additional information, consumers can contact Specialized toll-free at (877) 808-8154 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or visit www.specialized.com.

The recalled product

Product
2010 26" Epic and 26" Era Bicycles
Manufacturer
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
1,350

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same manufacturer · Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.

See all →

Same hazard · fall hazard

See all →