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Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Headlights and Taillights Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recall 16-128 · March 25, 2016 · Specialized Bicycle Components

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using these recalled headlights and taillights. Return them an authorized Specialized bicycle retailer for a free repair for Flux model headlights, or a free replacement for Flux model taillights, and Stix model headlights and taillights. Consumers who bought the bicycle lights directly from Specialized should contact Specialized for return instructions.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
16-128 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 25, 2016
Brand
Specialized Bicycle Components
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Specialized bicycle headlights and taillights
Hazard
Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Replace, Repair
Units
About 110,000
Made in
Taiwan
Last updated by CPSC
April 13, 2016

What was recalled

The recall includes Specialized Flux and Stix Sport and Comp model bicycle headlights and taillights sold separately as aftermarket equipment. They have rechargeable batteries with USB ports. Flux headlights: Flux headlights have a round, metal mounting system that fits both flat and drop handlebars. "Flux" is printed on the side of the black, rectangular-shaped lights and on the bottom of the pewter-colored aluminum casing. Flux taillights: Flux taillights have a pewter-colored base with a 110-lumen light on the top. They mount on 27.2 mm, 30.9 mm and Venge seat posts. The Specialized logo is printed on top of the taillights. They have a sensor to boost output in flash mode during the daytime. Stix headlights: Stix headlights are black with a 70-lumen light (Stix Sport) or a 105-lumen light (Stix Comp). They mount on handlebars between 22.2 mm and 35 mm in diameter. Stix is printed in white letters on the end of the headlight.

Is my product affected?

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  • Specialized bicycle headlights and taillights · About 110,000 units

Photos from the recall notice

Flux Bicycle Lights
Flux Bicycle Lights
Stix Bicycle Lights
Stix Bicycle Lights

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Authorized Specialized retailers nationwide and online at www.specialized.com from June 2014 through February 2016 for between $100 and $275 for Flux model headlights and taillights and for between $30 and $50 for Stix model headlights and taillights.; Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. (Specialized), of Morgan Hill, Calif..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received four reports of Flux headlights or taillights overheating and two reports of Stix headlights expanding and bursting. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Specialized at 800-722-4423 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.specialized.com on Safety Notices for more information.

Recall history and context

Specialized Bicycle Components appears in 23 CPSC recalls on record. See all Specialized Bicycle Components recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Specialized bicycle headlights and taillights (About 110,000 units). The recall includes Specialized Flux and Stix Sport and Comp model bicycle headlights and taillights sold separately as aftermarket equipment.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and Burn Hazards.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled headlights and taillights. Return them an authorized Specialized bicycle retailer for a free repair for Flux model headlights, or a free replacement for Flux model taillights, and Stix model headlights and taillights. Consumers who bought the bicycle lights directly from Specialized should contact Specialized for return instructions.

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