Specialized Recalls Road Bicycles Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-10-11 · 17008
Hazards
The bicycle's rear wheel can come out of the dropout causing fractures in the rear triangle; presenting an injury hazard to riders.
Recall
Number
17008
Date
2016-10-11
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Road bicycles
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
Authorized Specialized Retailers from July 2015 through September 2016 for between $6,200 and $12,900.
Importer(s)
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. (Specialized), of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
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.