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Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard

Recall 18-099 · February 15, 2018 · Specialized Bicycle Components

What to doConsumers 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
18-099 (CPSC)
Recall date
February 15, 2018
Brand
Specialized Bicycle Components
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Bicycles
Hazard
Crash Hazard
Hazard type
Crashes and loss of control
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 5,550 in the U.S. (In addition, about 390 were sold in Canada and 260 in Mexico.)
Made in
Taiwan
Last updated by CPSC
February 15, 2018

What was recalled

This recall involves all model year 2018 Specialized Allez (Base), Allez Sport, and Allez Elite road racing bicycles. The recalled bicycles have an alloy frame and composite fork. "Specialized" is printed on the downtube, "Allez" is printed on the bottom of each fork leg and "FACT" is printed on the inside of the left fork leg. Model Colors 2018 Specialized Allez Gloss Rocket Red/Tarmac Black combination, Satin Black/Charcoal Clean combination 2018 Specialized Allez Sport Gloss Cosmic White/Satin Black combination, Satin Navy/Gloss Nordic Red combination 2018 Specialized Allez Elite Gloss Light Blue/Rocket Red, Satin Black/White Clean

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Bicycles · About 5,550 in the U.S. (In addition, about 390 were sold in Canada and 260 in Mexico.) units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Authorized Specialized retailers nationwide from July 2017 through December 2017 for between $750 and $1,200.; Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received one report of cracking in the fork. No crashes or injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

An Authorized Specialized Retailer directly or Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc. toll-free at 877-808-8154 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email ridercare@specialized.com or online at www.specialized.com and click 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?

Bicycles (About 5,550 in the U.S. (In addition, about 390 were sold in Canada and 260 in Mexico.) units). This recall involves all model year 2018 Specialized Allez (Base), Allez Sport, and Allez Elite road racing bicycles.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Crash Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on February 15, 2018. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.