Specialized Recalls Road Bicycles Due to Injury Hazard

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Oct 11, 2016, 02:35 ET

WASHINGTON, Oct, 11, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Specialized-Recalls-Road-Bicycles

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Road bicycles

Hazard: The bicycles rear wheel can come out of the dropout causing fractures in the rear triangle; presenting an injury hazard to riders.

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an Authorized Specialized retailer for free installation of a new rear derailleur hanger and a safety inspection.

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 Details

Units: About 1,000

Description: This recall involves 2016 Specialized S-Works Venge Vias and Venge Pro Vias road bicycles. They were sold in black, white, red and black, white and black and green and blue color combinations. An S-works or Specialized decal can be found on the downtube.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received seven reports of fractures in the bicycle's rear triangle, including one report of a rider suffering a minor injury.

Sold at: Authorized Specialized Retailers from July 2015 through September 2016 for between $6,200 and $12,900.

Importer: Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. (Specialized), of Morgan Hill, Calif.

Manufactured in: China

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Recall Number: 17-008

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