Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Aerobars Due to Fall Hazard

The bolt used to affix the aerobars to the bicycle can loosen, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Recall #: 15104
Affected scope: About 8,300

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

The CPSC recalled This recall involves carbon and alloy Aerobars sold individually and with model years 201….

Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Aerobars Due to Fall Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in March 26, 2015. Reason: The bolt used to affix the aerobars to the bicycle can loosen, posing a fall hazard to the rider.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled aerobars and contact Specialized Bic…. Verify recall #15104 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The bolt used to affix the aerobars to the bicycle can loosen, posing a fall hazard to the rider..

None
agency class: March 26, 2015
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15104 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 carbon and alloy Aerobars sold individually and with model years 2012 through 2015 Specialized Shiv bicycles and model year 2013 Specialized Transition Apex bicycles. The carbon Aerobar was sold in black with a white Specialized logo on the top side of the handlebar, and the alloy model was sold in black with no markings.

Reason for recall

The bolt used to affix the aerobars to the bicycle can loosen, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled aerobars and contact Specialized Bicycle Components to receive replacement extension mounting hardware.

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	15104
Date reported	March 26, 2015
Date initiated	March 26, 2015
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 8,300
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 using the recalled aerobars and contact Specialized Bicycle Components to receive replacement e…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The bolt used to affix the aerobars to the bicycle can loosen, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled aerobars and contact Specialized Bicycle Components to receive replacement extension mounting hardware.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 26, 2015. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 15104.

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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