Recalls / 2002-04-25
CPSC, Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles
02147 · Recalled 2002-04-25 · CPSC page
Description
The recall involves model year 2002 Enduro-brand bicycles. The Enduro Pro FSR is silver; the Enduro Expert FSR is black; the Enduro Comp FSR is yellow; and the Enduro FSR is blue. The model name of the bicycles is located on the top tube and the brand name is located on the down tube.
Hazards
The rear seatstays, the tube behind the seat that connects the rear axle to the rear shock, can break, possibly causing the rider to lose control and crash.
Reported injuries
Specialized Bicycles has received 39 reports of the seatstays on these bicycles breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately, and return them to their local Specialized dealer for a new rear seatstay, which will be installed, at no charge.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Enduro-brand bicycles | About 2,200 |
Parties
- Importer
- Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
- Sold at
- Authorized Specialized dealers nationwide sold these bicycles, from September 2001 through February 2002, for, 650, 750.
Consumer contact
For more information, call Specialized at (800) 214-1468 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Source: CPSC recall 02147. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.