Specialized 2009 Cross Trail Myka HT Rockhopper Comp 29 Elite Model Bicycles

Description: Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Serious Fall Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Specialized 2009 Model Bicycles Units: About 14,000 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 RECALLED SPECIALIZED BICYCLES WITH HL HANDLEBARS, MODEL NO. ALR-13 NTFOV [Learn More]