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CPSC recall · Reported June 22, 2006

Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

The bicycle's stem has a magnesium faceplate that holds the handlebar in place. The faceplates on the recalled stems can crack, allowing the handlebar to break off the bicycle, po…

Recall #
06195
Affected scope
About 2,700
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Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif. recalled The SW Carbon Stem with Magnesium Faceplate is black with the words "S-Works" and "Magnes… - a moderate-severity action.

Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard was recalled by Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif. in June 22, 2006. Reason: The bicycle's stem has a magnesium faceplate that holds the handlebar in place. The faceplates on the recalle…. Remedy: Consumers should stop riding the bicycles that have the recalled stems immediately and ta…. Verify recall #06195 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The bicycle's stem has a magnesium faceplate that holds the handlebar in place. The faceplates on the recalle….

Moderate
severity level
June 22, 2006
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06195 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #06195) was formally reported on June 22, 2006. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 2,700.

The documented reason for this recall is: The bicycle's stem has a magnesium faceplate that holds the handlebar in place. The faceplates on the recalled stems can crack, allowing the handlebar to break off the bicycle, posing a serious fall hazard. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should stop riding the bicycles that have the recalled stems immediately and take them to an authorized Specialized retailer for a free replacement faceplate. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 2,700

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

The SW Carbon Stem with Magnesium Faceplate is black with the words "S-Works" and "Magnesium Faceplate" printed on it. The stems were included as original equipment on the following 2006 bicycles models: S-Works Tarmac, Tarmac Pro, S-Works Roubaix, Roubaix Pro, Allez Pro and S-Works Transition. It was also sold as an aftermarket item under the name S-Works Advanced Composite Mag Road Stem.

Reason for recall

The bicycle's stem has a magnesium faceplate that holds the handlebar in place. The faceplates on the recalled stems can crack, allowing the handlebar to break off the bicycle, posing a serious fall hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop riding the bicycles that have the recalled stems immediately and take them to an authorized Specialized retailer for a free replacement faceplate.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 06195
Date reported June 22, 2006
Date initiated June 22, 2006
Recalling firm Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Affected scope About 2,700
Distribution Not disclosed
Official source CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop riding the bicycles that have the recalled stems immediately and take them to an authorized Specialized ret…

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  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The SW Carbon Stem with Magnesium Faceplate is black with the words "S-Works" and "Magnesium Faceplate" printed on it. The stems were included as original equipment on the following 2006 bicycles models: S-Works Tarmac, Tarmac Pro, S-Works Roubaix, Roubaix Pro, Allez Pro and S-Works Transition. It was also sold as an aftermarket item under the name S-Works Advanced Composite Mag Road Stem.. Recalled by Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.. Units affected: About 2,700.
Why was this product recalled?
The bicycle's stem has a magnesium faceplate that holds the handlebar in place. The faceplates on the recalled stems can crack, allowing the handlebar to break off the bicycle, posing a serious fall hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop riding the bicycles that have the recalled stems immediately and take them to an authorized Specialized retailer for a free replacement faceplate.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 22, 2006. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 06195.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (06195) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported June 22, 2006. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.