CPSC recall · Reported May 9, 2018
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles with Stout Cranks Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
The driveside crankarm can disengage and cause the rider to lose control, posing fall and injury hazards.
Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif. recalled This recall involves Specialized Fuse Comp and Fatboy SE bicycles with Stout cranks. The ….
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles with Stout Cranks Due to Fall and Injury … was recalled by Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif. in May 9, 2018. Reason: The driveside crankarm can disengage and cause the rider to lose control, posing fall and injury hazards.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles with Stout cranks and conta…. Verify recall #18151 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The driveside crankarm can disengage and cause the rider to lose control, posing fall and injury hazards..
- None
- agency class
- May 9, 2018
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18151 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.
Outdoor & Sports recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 515 outdoor & sports recalls on record
Product description
This recall involves Specialized Fuse Comp and Fatboy SE bicycles with Stout cranks. The bikes come in Gloss Hyper/Black Clean and Satin Gloss Black/Rocket Red for Fuse Comp and Gloss Warm Charcoal/Black/Gallardo Orange and Satin Oak Green/Blac/Rocket Red for Fatboy SE. Only cranks with "STOUT" written on either crankarm and equipped with a direct-mount chainring manufactured in 2017 are affected. Cranks are manufactured in 2017 if the serial code imprinted on the inside of either crankarm starts with "17."
Reason for recall
The driveside crankarm can disengage and cause the rider to lose control, posing fall and injury hazards.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles with Stout cranks and contact an Authorized Specialized Retailer for instructions on how to receive a free replacement crankarm.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 18151 |
| Date reported | May 9, 2018 |
| Date initiated | May 9, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 1,800 |
| 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 with Stout cranks and contact an Authorized Specialized Retailer fo…
- Check the recall number (18151) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- 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? ▼
Why was this product recalled? ▼
What should consumers do? ▼
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Nationwide recalls with similar severity or category timing
Consumer-product notices outside this firm and state, matched by severity timing and product category.
Similar severity · nearest report date
Same archive severity grade, closest by report date among other firms and states.
Similar Outdoor & Sports · nearest report date
Same product category, closest by report date among other firms and states (deduped against the severity set).
Compare this recall with Southern Telecom Recalls Brookstone-Branded Tabletop Fire P… → · All Outdoor & Sports recalls
Methodology · Corrections · Archive as of August 2026