Allez Sport, Allez Elite, Roubaix, and Sequoia Bicycles
CPSC Recall #04-226 — September 28, 2004
Product
Allez Sport, Allez Elite, Roubaix, and Sequoia Bicycles
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif. is voluntarily recalling about 1,500 Bicycles. The handlebar may loosen and turn unexpectedly, which can cause the rider to lose control and fall.Name of product: Allez Sport, Allez Elite, Roubaix, and Sequoia BicyclesUnits: About 1,500Manufacturer: Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.Hazard: The handlebar may loosen and turn unexpectedly, which can cause the rider to lose control and fall.Incidents/Injuries: Specialized has received two reports of the handlebars loosening. No injuries have been reported.Description: The recalled handlebars were sold on the 2005 Allez Sport, 2005 Allez Elite, 2005 Roubaix (base model) and 2005 Sequoia (base model) bicycles. The model names are on the frame of the handlebar.Sold at: Specialized retailers from July 2004 through August 2004 for between $900 and $1,600.Manufactured in: TaiwanRemedy: Consumers should stop using the bicycles with these recalled handlebars and return the recalled handlebars to the place of purchase for replacement handlebars.Consumer Contact: Contact Specialized at 800-432-4144 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Hazard
The handlebar may loosen and turn unexpectedly, which can cause the rider to lose control and fall.
Incidents / Injuries
Specialized has received two reports of the handlebars loosening. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the bicycles with these recalled handlebars and return the recalled handlebars to the place of purchase for replacement handlebars.
Units Affected
About 1,500
Sold At
Specialized retailers from July 2004 through August 2004 for between $900 and $1,600.
Manufacturer
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Manufactured In
Taiwan