CPSC, Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles
This recall was issued April 25, 2002.
- Posted
- April 25, 2002
- Recall Number
- 02147
- Quantity
- About 2,200
- Official Source
- View on CPSC website ↗
Reason for Recall
The rear seatstays, the tube behind the seat that connects the rear axle to the rear shock, can break, possibly causing the rider to lose control and crash.
Action Taken
Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately, and return them to their local Specialized dealer for a new rear seatstay, which will be installed, at no charge.
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Incidents & Injuries
Specialized Bicycles has received 39 reports of the seatstays on these bicycles breaking. No injuries have been reported.
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