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NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

April 21, 2009
Release #09-197

Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 808-8154
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908


Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Serious Fall Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Units:

Importer: Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.

Hazard: The handlebars can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Incidents/Injuries: Specialized has received two reports of the handlebar breaking during use, one of which caused a rider to suffer head trauma which resulted in unconsciousness and a puncture wound to the arm.

Description: This recall involves HL handlebars on the following 2009 Specialized bicycles: Cross Trail Comp, Myka HT Comp, Myka HT Elite, Rockhopper, Rockhopper Comp and Rockhopper Comp 29. The model number of the HL handlebar is ALR-13 NTFOV and is located underneath the right hand grip of the handlebar.

Sold by: Authorized dealers nationwide from June 2008 through February 2009 for between $640 and $1,050.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact a Specialized dealer for a free replacement handlebar.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, please 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


RECALLED HL HHANDLEBAR, MODEL NO. ALR-13 NTFOV

Picture of Recalled Bicycle Handlebar

RECALLED SPECIALIZED BICYCLES WITH HL HANDLEBARS, MODEL NO. ALR-13 NTFOV

Picture of Recalled Bicycles - top row, from left: 2009 Rockhopper, 2009 Rockhopper Comp Disc, 2009 Rockhopper Comp Disc 29, 2009 Crosstrail Comp. Bottom row, from left: 2009 Myka HT Comp, Myka HT Elite


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