CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The bicycle's stem has a magnesium faceplate that holds the handlebar in place. The faceplates on the recalled stems can crack, allowing the handlebar to break off the bicycle, posing a serious fall hazard.
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
The SW Carbon Stem with Magnesium Faceplate is black with the words "S-Works" and "Magnesium Faceplate" printed on it. The stems were included as original equipment on the following 2006 bicycles models: S-Works Tarmac, Tarmac Pro, S-Works Roubaix, Roubaix Pro, Allez Pro and S-Works Transition. It was also sold as an aftermarket item under the name S-Works Advanced Composite Mag Road Stem.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should stop riding the bicycles that have the recalled stems immediately and take them to an authorized Specialized retailer for a free replacement faceplate.
Contact Information
For additional information, call Specialized at (877) 808-8154 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. MT, Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.Specialized.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Authorized Specialized retailers from June 2005 through April 2006 as original equipment of the bicycle models referenced above or as an aftermarket item for about $160.
Injuries
Specialized has received five reports of the magnesium faceplate exhibiting cracks. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Recall Number
06195
Product Information
Product Name
Bicycles with SW Carbon Stem with Magnesium Faceplate
Product Type
Bicycles & Accessories
Number of Units
About 2,700
Manufacturer Name
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Manufactured In
Taiwan