CPSC, Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles
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The hazard
The rear seatstays, the tube behind the seat that connects the rear axle to the rear shock, can break, possibly causing the rider to lose control and crash.
Incidents reported: Specialized Bicycles has received 39 reports of the seatstays on these bicycles breaking. No injuries have been reported.
What to do now
Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately, and return them to their local Specialized dealer for a new rear seatstay, which will be installed, at no charge.
Contact: For more information, call Specialized at (800) 214-1468 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
About this recall
The recall involves model year 2002 Enduro-brand bicycles. The Enduro Pro FSR is silver; the Enduro Expert FSR is black; the Enduro Comp FSR is yellow; and the Enduro FSR is blue. The model name of the bicycles is located on the top tube and the brand name is located on the down tube.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC