Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Serious Fall Hazard

The handlebars can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Recall #: 09197
Affected scope: About 14,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled This recall involves HL handlebars on the following 2009 Specialized bicycles: Cross Trai….

Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Serious Fall Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in April 21, 2009. Reason: The handlebars can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact a Specialized dealer …. Verify recall #09197 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The handlebars can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider..

None
agency class: April 21, 2009
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09197 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above 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.

Product description

This recall involves HL handlebars on the following 2009 Specialized bicycles: Cross Trail Comp, Myka HT Comp, Myka HT Elite, Rockhopper, Rockhopper Comp and Rockhopper Comp 29. The model number of the HL handlebar is ALR-13 NTFOV and is located underneath the right hand grip of the handlebar.

Reason for recall

The handlebars can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact a Specialized dealer for a free replacement handlebar.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	09197
Date reported	April 21, 2009
Date initiated	April 21, 2009
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 14,000
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 immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact a Specialized dealer for a free replacement handlebar.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The handlebars can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact a Specialized dealer for a free replacement handlebar.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 21, 2009. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 09197.

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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