CPSC recall · Reported February 15, 2018
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard
The fork on the bicycle can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard.
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif. recalled This recall involves all model year 2018 Specialized Allez (Base), Allez Sport, and Allez….
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard was recalled by Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif. in February 15, 2018. Reason: The fork on the bicycle can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an Authorized S…. Verify recall #18099 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The fork on the bicycle can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard..
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- February 15, 2018
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18099 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.
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Product description
This recall involves all model year 2018 Specialized Allez (Base), Allez Sport, and Allez Elite road racing bicycles. The recalled bicycles have an alloy frame and composite fork. "Specialized" is printed on the downtube, "Allez" is printed on the bottom of each fork leg and "FACT" is printed on the inside of the left fork leg. Model Colors 2018 Specialized Allez Gloss Rocket Red/Tarmac Black combination, Satin Black/Charcoal Clean combination 2018 Specialized Allez Sport Gloss Cosmic White/Satin Black combination, Satin Navy/Gloss Nordic Red combination 2018 Specialized Allez Elite Gloss Light Blue/Rocket Red, Satin Black/White Clean
Reason for recall
The fork on the bicycle can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an Authorized Specialized Retailer for instructions on how to receive a free installation of a new fork.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 18099 |
| Date reported | February 15, 2018 |
| Date initiated | February 15, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 5,550 in the U.S. (In addition, about 390 were sold in Canada and 260 in Mexico.) |
| 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 instructions on …
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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
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