Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Headlights and Taillights Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-03-25 · 16128
Hazards
The headlights and taillights can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Recall
Number
16128
Date
2016-03-25
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Specialized bicycle headlights and taillights
Remedies
Options
Replace; Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
Authorized Specialized retailers nationwide and online at www.specialized.com from June 2014 through February 2016 for between $100 and $275 for Flux model headlights and taillights and for between $30 and $50 for Stix model headlights and taillights.
Importer(s)
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. (Specialized), of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
Description
The recall includes Specialized Flux and Stix Sport and Comp model bicycle headlights and taillights sold separately as aftermarket equipment. They have rechargeable batteries with USB ports. Flux headlights: Flux headlights have a round, metal mounting system that fits both flat and drop handlebars. "Flux" is printed on the side of the black, rectangular-shaped lights and on the bottom of the pewter-colored aluminum casing. Flux taillights: Flux taillights have a pewter-colored base with a 110-lumen light on the top. They mount on 27.2 mm, 30.9 mm and Venge seat posts. The Specialized logo is printed on top of the taillights. They have a sensor to boost output in flash mode during the daytime. Stix headlights: Stix headlights are black with a 70-lumen light (Stix Sport) or a 105-lumen light (Stix Comp). They mount on handlebars between 22.2 mm and 35 mm in diameter. Stix is printed in white letters on the end of the headlight.