The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·18099·Announced 2018-02-15

Specialized Recalls 2018 Allez Bicycles Due to Fork Crash Hazard

Specialized Bicycle Components is recalling about 5,550 2018 Allez road racing bicycles in the U.S. because the fork can break, posing a crash hazard.

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 (bicycle crash hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. is recalling about 5,550 model year 2018 Specialized Allez, Allez Sport, and Allez Elite road racing bicycles in the United States. The recall also covers about 390 units sold in Canada and 260 in Mexico. These bicycles feature an alloy frame and a composite fork.

The recall is being conducted because the fork on the bicycle can break, which can cause the rider to lose control and pose a crash hazard. The company has received one report of cracking in the fork, but no crashes or injuries have been reported.

The affected bicycles were sold at authorized Specialized retailers nationwide from July 2017 through December 2017 for between $750 and $1,200. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an Authorized Specialized Retailer for instructions on how to receive a free installation of a new fork.

The recalled product

Product
Bicycles
Manufacturer
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
5,550

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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