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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2016-03-25

Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Headlights and Taillights Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Is my product affected?

Specialized bicycle headlights and taillights

  • Brand Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. (Specialized), of Morgan Hill, Calif.

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

What happened

Specialized Bicycle Components is recalling Flux and Stix model headlights and taillights that were sold separately as aftermarket equipment. These rechargeable bicycle lights with USB ports can overheat, creating fire and burn hazards. The Flux headlights have a round metal mounting system and are black and rectangular-shaped with "Flux" printed on the side. The Flux taillights are pewter-colored with a 110-lumen light and mount on specific seat post sizes. The Stix headlights are black with either a 70-lumen (Sport model) or 105-lumen (Comp model) light and mount on handlebars.

Consumers who own these recalled lights should immediately stop using them. Those who purchased the lights from an authorized Specialized retailer should return them to that retailer for a free repair of Flux headlights or free replacement of Flux taillights, Stix headlights, and Stix taillights. Consumers who purchased directly from Specialized should contact Specialized for return instructions.

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

Hazard

The headlights and taillights can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled headlights and taillights. Return them an authorized Specialized bicycle retailer for a free repair for Flux model headlights, or a free replacement for Flux model taillights, and Stix model headlights and taillights. Consumers who bought the bicycle lights directly from Specialized should contact Specialized for return instructions.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

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