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Electric ShockMay 5, 2010CPSC #10219

Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Product
Bicycles
Units affected
1,350
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

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.

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.

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

Taiwan

Where it was sold

  • Authorized dealers nationwide from September 2009 through October 2009 for between $2,000 through $5,500.

Photos

Recalled Alloy Seat StayRecalled Alloy Seat Stay - Cracked Mount2010 Epic Marathon Carbon2010 Epic Expert Carbon
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