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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 1995-08-16

CPSC, Specialized Announce Bike Brake, Handlebar Recall

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Rockhopper mountain bike handlebars

  • Brand Specialized Bicycle Components

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Specialized Bicycle Components is recalling 3,585 steel rigid forks on 1995 Stumpjumper mountain bikes and 52,868 handlebars on 1994 Rockhopper mountain bikes in all models due to handlebar and front brake failures that could cause serious injury to riders. Specialized has received over 10 reports of injuries associated with broken handlebars. The recalled handlebars are model YC-A125PB that were originally equipped on 1994 Rockhopper, Rockhopper Sport, Rockhopper GX, Rockhopper FS, Rockhopper Comp, and Rockhopper Comp FS models.

Consumers with affected bikes should stop using them immediately and bring them to their authorized Specialized retailer for a free inspection and replacement of the fork or handlebars. The replacement parts are being supplied to authorized retailers nationwide. Consumers with questions can call Specialized Bicycle Components toll-free at (800) 214-1467.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

Vehicle Accident

Details from the source

August 16, 1995 Release # 95-155 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Specialized Bicycle Components of Morgan Hill, Calif., is recalling 3,585 steel rigid forks on 1995 Stumpjumper mountain bikes and 52,868 handlebars on all models of 1994 Rockhopper mountain bikes. Specialized has received reports of handlebar and front brake failures, which could result in serious injury to bicycle riders.In addition to recalling and replacing the rigid forks on 1995 Stumpjumpers, Specialized is recalling and replacing all YC-A125PB handlebars, which were originally equipped on the following 1994 Rockhopper models: Rockhopper, Rockhopper Sport, Rockhopper GX, Rockhopper FS, Rockhopper Comp, and Rockhopper Comp FS. Specialized has received over 10 reports of injuries associated with broken handlebars.Authorized retailers sold mountain bikes with these recalled parts nationwide. Specialized is supplying authorized retailers with replacement parts for the rigid forks and handlebars.Consumers with 1995 Stumpjumper mountain bikes or 1994 models of Rockhopper mountain bikes should stop using their bikes immediately and bring them back to their authorized dealer for an inspection and fork or handlebar replacement free-of-charge. Consumers with questions about this recall can call Specialized Bicycle Components toll-free at (800) 214-1467. Direct media inquiries to Reed Pike, Quality Control manager, at (408)779-6229 ext. 2576

Source

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