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Outdoor & Sports/Bicycles & Scooters

Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard

Agency Publication Date: February 15, 2018
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Summary

Specialized Bicycle Components is recalling approximately 5,550 model year 2018 Specialized Allez, Allez Sport, and Allez Elite road racing bicycles in the United States. The fork on these bicycles can break during use, which can cause the rider to lose control and crash. One report of a cracked fork has been received, though no injuries have been reported to date. These bicycles were sold at authorized retailers nationwide from July 2017 through December 2017 for between $750 and $1,200. Specialized is offering a free replacement fork and installation for all affected owners.

Risk

The composite fork on the front of the bicycle can crack or break completely while riding. If the fork fails, the rider will likely lose steering control and the front wheel may detach or collapse, leading to a serious fall or crash.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop riding your 2018 Specialized Allez, Allez Sport, or Allez Elite bicycle to prevent a potential crash.
  2. Check your bicycle's frame and fork for identification: look for 'Specialized' printed on the downtube, 'Allez' printed on the bottom of each fork leg, and 'FACT' printed on the inside of the left fork leg.
  3. Verify your model and color: affected models include the Allez (Gloss Rocket Red/Tarmac Black or Satin Black/Charcoal Clean), Allez Sport (Gloss Cosmic White/Satin Black or Satin Navy/Gloss Nordic Red), and Allez Elite (Gloss Light Blue/Rocket Red or Satin Black/White Clean).
  4. Contact an Authorized Specialized Retailer or Specialized Bicycle Components directly at 877-808-8154 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or email ridercare@specialized.com, to schedule a free installation of a new replacement fork.
  5. Visit www.specialized.com and click on 'Safety Notices' for additional information and to find your nearest authorized retailer.
  6. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 for any further questions regarding this safety recall.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an Authorized Specialized Retailer for instructions on how to receive a free installation of a new fork.

Contact: An Authorized Specialized Retailer directly or Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc. toll-free at 877-808-8154 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email ridercare@specialized.com or online at www.specialized.com and click on “Safety Notices” for more information.

Affected Products

Product: 2018 Specialized Allez (Base)
Model:
Gloss Rocket Red/Tarmac Black
Satin Black/Charcoal Clean
Date Ranges: July 2017 - December 2017
Product: 2018 Specialized Allez Sport
Model:
Gloss Cosmic White/Satin Black
Satin Navy/Gloss Nordic Red
Date Ranges: July 2017 - December 2017
Product: 2018 Specialized Allez Elite
Model:
Gloss Light Blue/Rocket Red
Satin Black/White Clean
Date Ranges: July 2017 - December 2017

Product Images

2018 Specialized Allez in Gloss Rocket Red/Tarmac Black

2018 Specialized Allez in Gloss Rocket Red/Tarmac Black

2018 Specialized Allez in Satin Black/Charcoal Clean

2018 Specialized Allez in Satin Black/Charcoal Clean

2018 Specialized Allez Sport in Satin Navy/Gloss Nordic Red

2018 Specialized Allez Sport in Satin Navy/Gloss Nordic Red

2018 Specialized Allez Sport in Gloss Cosmic White/Satin Black

2018 Specialized Allez Sport in Gloss Cosmic White/Satin Black

2018 Specialized Allez Elite in Satin Black/White Clean

2018 Specialized Allez Elite in Satin Black/White Clean

2018 Specialized Allez Elite in Gloss Light Blue/Rocket Red

2018 Specialized Allez Elite in Gloss Light Blue/Rocket Red

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 18099
Status: Active
Sold By: Authorized Specialized retailers nationwide from July 2017 through December 2017 for between $750 and $1,200.
Distributor: Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Manufactured In: Taiwan
Units Affected: About 5,550 in the U.S. (In addition, about 390 were sold in Canada and 260 in Mexico.)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Contact: An Authorized Specialized Retailer directly or Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc. toll-free at 877-808-8154 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email ridercare@specialized.com or online at www.specialized.com and click on “Safety Notices” for more information.
Agency Last Updated: February 15, 2018

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