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Specialized Recalls Road Bicycles Due to Injury Hazard

Recalled October 11, 2016 · CPSC recall 17008 · Specialized

Recalled Specialized S-Works Venge Vias bicycle

Recalled Specialized Venge Pro Vias bicycle

Hazard

The bicycle's rear wheel can come out of the dropout causing fractures in the rear triangle; presenting an injury hazard to riders.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 1,000

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received seven reports of fractures in the bicycle's rear triangle, including one report of a rider suffering a minor injury.

Description

This recall involves 2016 Specialized S-Works Venge Vias and Venge Pro Vias road bicycles. They were sold in black, white, red and black, white and black and green and blue color combinations. An S-works or Specialized decal can be found on the downtube.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an Authorized Specialized retailer for free installation of a new rear derailleur hanger and a safety inspection.

Contact

Specialized at 800-722-4423 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.specialized.com on Safety Notices for more information.

Product

Road bicycles

Imported by

Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. (Specialized), of Morgan Hill, Calif.

Retailers

Authorized Specialized Retailers from July 2015 through September 2016 for between $6,200 and $12,900.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →