CPSC, Specialized Announce Bike Brake, Handlebar Recall
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 95-155 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- August 16, 1995
- Brand
- Specialized Bicycle Components
- Category
- Sports, bikes and outdoor
- Products
- Rockhopper mountain bike handlebars; Stumpjumper mountain bike steel rigid forks
- Hazard
- Crashes and loss of control hazard
- Hazard type
- Crashes and loss of control
- Last updated by CPSC
- August 16, 1995
What was recalled
August 16, 1995 Release # 95-155 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Specialized Bicycle Components of Morgan Hill, Calif., is recalling 3,585 steel rigid forks on 1995 Stumpjumper mountain bikes and 52,868 handlebars on all models of 1994 Rockhopper mountain bikes. Specialized has received reports of handlebar and front brake failures, which could result in serious injury to bicycle riders.In addition to recalling and replacing the rigid forks on 1995 Stumpjumpers, Specialized is recalling and replacing all YC-A125PB handlebars, which were originally equipped on the following 1994 Rockhopper models: Rockhopper, Rockhopper Sport, Rockhopper GX, Rockhopper FS, Rockhopper Comp, and Rockhopper Comp FS. Specialized has received over 10 reports of injuries associated with broken handlebars.Authorized retailers sold mountain bikes with these recalled parts nationwide. Specialized is supplying authorized retailers with replacement parts for the rigid forks and handlebars.Consumers with 1995 Stumpjumper mountain bikes or 1994 models of Rockhopper mountain bikes should stop using their bikes immediately and bring them back to their authorized dealer for an inspection and fork or handlebar replacement free-of-charge. Consumers with questions about this recall can call Specialized Bicycle Components toll-free at (800) 214-1467. Direct media inquiries to Reed Pike, Quality Control manager, at (408)779-6229 ext. 2576
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Rockhopper mountain bike handlebars
- Stumpjumper mountain bike steel rigid forks
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Specialized Bicycle Components.
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?
Rockhopper mountain bike handlebars; Stumpjumper mountain bike steel rigid forks. C.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Crashes and loss of control hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Follow the instructions in the official CPSC recall notice linked on this page.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on August 16, 1995. 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.