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Recalls / 2018-02-15

Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard

18099 · Recalled 2018-02-15 · CPSC page

2018 Specialized Allez in Gloss Rocket Red/Tarmac Black
2018 Specialized Allez in Gloss Rocket Red/Tarmac Black

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

Hazards

The fork on the bicycle can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard.

Reported injuries

The firm has received one report of cracking in the fork. No crashes or injuries have been reported.

Remedy

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.

Products

NameModelUnits
BicyclesAbout 5,550 in the U.S. (In addition, about 390 were sold in Canada and 260 in Mexico.)

Parties

Importer
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Distributor
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Made in
Taiwan
Sold at
Authorized Specialized retailers nationwide, 200.

Consumer contact

An Authorized Specialized Retailer directly or Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc. toll-free at 877-808-8154 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email ridercare@specialized.com or online at www.specialized.com and click on “Safety Notices” for more information.

More images

2018 Specialized Allez in Satin Black/Charcoal Clean
2018 Specialized Allez in Satin Black/Charcoal Clean
2018 Specialized Allez Sport in Satin Navy/Gloss Nordic Red
2018 Specialized Allez Sport in Satin Navy/Gloss Nordic Red
2018 Specialized Allez Sport in Gloss Cosmic White/Satin Black
2018 Specialized Allez Sport in Gloss Cosmic White/Satin Black
2018 Specialized Allez Elite in Satin Black/White Clean
2018 Specialized Allez Elite in Satin Black/White Clean
2018 Specialized Allez Elite in Gloss Light Blue/Rocket Red
2018 Specialized Allez Elite in Gloss Light Blue/Rocket Red

Source: CPSC recall 18099. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.