The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·18151·Announced 2018-05-09

Specialized Recalls Bicycles with Stout Cranks Due to Fall Hazards

Specialized is recalling about 1,800 Fuse Comp and Fatboy SE bicycles with Stout cranks because the driveside crankarm can disengage, posing fall and injury hazards.

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 where the crankarm can disengage, posing fall and injury hazards, but no injuries have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc. is recalling approximately 1,800 Specialized Fuse Comp and Fatboy SE bicycles equipped with Stout cranks. The recall involves specific 2017 models where the serial code imprinted on the inside of either crankarm starts with "17." Affected bicycles were sold nationwide at Authorized Specialized Retailers for between $1,400 and $1,500.

The driveside crankarm on these bicycles can disengage, causing the rider to lose control. This defect poses fall and injury hazards. The company has not reported any injuries associated with this recall.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an Authorized Specialized Retailer for instructions on how to receive a free replacement crankarm. Additional information is available by calling Specialized Bicycle Components toll-free at 877-808-8154 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, emailing [email protected], or visiting www.specialized.com and clicking on “Safety Notices.”

The recalled product

Product
Specialized bicycles with Stout cranks
Manufacturer
Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
1,800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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