The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·15104·Announced 2015-03-26

Specialized Aerobars Recalled Due to Bolt Loosening and Fall Hazard

Specialized Bicycle Components is recalling about 8,300 Aerobars because the mounting bolt can loosen, posing a fall hazard to riders.

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 risk-of-harm product (fall hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. is recalling approximately 8,300 Aerobars bicycle handlebars. The recall involves carbon and alloy Aerobars sold individually and with model years 2012 through 2015 Specialized Shiv bicycles and model year 2013 Specialized Transition Apex bicycles. The carbon Aerobar was sold in black with a white Specialized logo, while the alloy model was sold in black with no markings.

The company received four reports of the Aerobars bolt loosening, which can cause the handlebars to detach from the bicycle, posing a fall hazard to the rider. No injuries have been reported in connection with this defect.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled aerobars and contact Specialized Bicycle Components to receive replacement extension mounting hardware. The products were sold at authorized Specialized Bicycle dealers nationwide and online from November 2011 to February 2015 for between $200 and $575.

The recalled product

Product
Aerobars Bicycle Handlebars
Manufacturer
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
8,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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