Specialized Recalls Road Bicycles Due to Injury Hazard

The bicycle's rear wheel can come out of the dropout causing fractures in the rear triangle; presenting an injury hazard to riders.

Recall #: 17008
Affected scope: About 1,000

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The CPSC recalled This recall involves 2016 Specialized S-Works Venge Vias and Venge Pro Vias road bicycles….

Specialized Recalls Road Bicycles Due to Injury Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 11, 2016. Reason: The bicycle's rear wheel can come out of the dropout causing fractures in the rear triangle; presenting an in…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an Authorized S…. Verify recall #17008 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The bicycle's rear wheel can come out of the dropout causing fractures in the rear triangle; presenting an in….

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agency class: October 11, 2016
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17008 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 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.

Reason for recall

The bicycle's rear wheel can come out of the dropout causing fractures in the rear triangle; presenting an injury hazard to riders.

Remedy, what to do

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.

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	17008
Date reported	October 11, 2016
Date initiated	October 11, 2016
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 1,000
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 using the recalled bicycles and contact an Authorized Specialized retailer for free installatio…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The bicycle's rear wheel can come out of the dropout causing fractures in the rear triangle; presenting an injury hazard to riders.

What should consumers do? ▼

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.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 11, 2016. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 17008.

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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