Moderate Recalled May 5, 2010 About 1,350 units Updated May 23, 2014

Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

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The hazard

The shock absorber mount can break and the shock absorber can make contact with the wheel spokes, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Incidents reported: None reported.

What to do now

Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact a Specialized dealer for a free repair.

Contact: For additional information, contact Specialized toll-free at (877) 808-8154 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.specialized.com

About this recall

This recall involves alloy seat stays on the following 2010 Specialized 26" Era and 26" Epic bicycles: 2010 Epic Marathon Carbon, 2010 Epic Marathon Frame, 2010 Epic Expert Carbon, 2010 Epic Expert, 2010 Epic Comp Carbon, 2010 Epic Comp, 2010 Era FSR Expert Carb, 2010 Era FSR Expert and 2010 Era FSR Comp.

Product photos

Recalled Alloy Seat Stay
Recalled Alloy Seat Stay
Recalled Alloy Seat Stay - Cracked Mount
Recalled Alloy Seat Stay - Cracked Mount
2010 Epic Marathon Carbon
2010 Epic Marathon Carbon
2010 Epic Expert Carbon
2010 Epic Expert Carbon
2010 Epic Marathon Frame
2010 Epic Marathon Frame
2010 Epic Expert
2010 Epic Expert

Photos: U.S. CPSC