Bicycles Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

June 2006

Summer weather was made for bike riding, but a dangerous bicycle could turn a day outside into a not-so-fun trip to the hospital. Specialized Bicycle Components recalled 2,700 bicycles due to a defect in the handlebar. The bicycle’s stem has a magnesium faceplate that holds the handlebar in place. The faceplates on the recalled stems can crack allowing the handlebar to break off the bicycle, posing a serious fall hazard.

The SW Carbon Stem with magnesium faceplate is black with the words “S-Works” and “Magnesium Faceplate” printed on it. The stems were part of original equipment on the following 2006 bicycles:

The stem and faceplate was also sold as a replacement piece under the name S-Works Advanced Composite Mag Road Stem.

Consumers who own one of the recalled bicycles should stop riding the bikes immediately and take them to an authorized dealer for a replacement faceplate. Owners of the recalled bikes can also call the manufacturer at 1-877-808-8154.

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