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InjuryOctober 11, 2016CPSC #17008

Specialized Recalls Road Bicycles Due to Injury Hazard

Product
Bicycles
Units affected
1,000
Remedy
contact manufacturer

What was recalled

This recall involves 2016 Specialized S-Works Venge Vias and Venge Pro Vias road bicycles. They were sold in black, white, red and black, white and black and green and blue color combinations. An S-works or Specialized decal can be found on the downtube.

Hazard

The bicycle's rear wheel can come out of the dropout causing fractures in the rear triangle; presenting an injury hazard to riders.

Injuries

The firm has received seven reports of fractures in the bicycle's rear triangle, including one report of a rider suffering a minor injury.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Authorized Specialized Retailers from July 2015 through September 2016 for between $6,200 and $12,900.

Photos

Recalled Specialized S-Works Venge Vias bicycleRecalled Specialized Venge Pro Vias bicycle
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