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Outdoor & Sports/Bicycles & Scooters

Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Headlights and Taillights Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Agency Publication Date: March 25, 2016
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Summary

Specialized Bicycle Components is recalling about 110,000 Flux and Stix Sport and Comp model bicycle headlights and taillights. These rechargeable lights can overheat, which has led to four reports of Flux lights overheating and two reports of Stix headlights expanding and bursting. Consumers should immediately stop using these lights and return them to an authorized Specialized bicycle retailer for a free repair or replacement. These products were sold nationwide and online from June 2014 through February 2016.

Risk

The batteries in the headlights and taillights can overheat and fail, causing the casing to expand or burst. This defect poses a fire and burn hazard to the user or anyone nearby.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the recalled Specialized Flux and Stix bicycle headlights and taillights.
  2. Check your lights for the following identifying marks: 'Flux' printed on the side or bottom of pewter-colored aluminum casings, or 'Stix' printed in white letters on the end of black headlights.
  3. Return affected products to any authorized Specialized bicycle retailer to receive a free repair for Flux model headlights, or a free replacement for Flux model taillights and Stix model headlights and taillights.
  4. If you purchased these lights directly from the Specialized website, contact the company at 800-722-4423 for specific return instructions.
  5. For more information, contact Specialized at 800-722-4423 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.specialized.com and click on 'Safety Notices.'
  6. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ“‹Replace, Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled headlights and taillights. Return them an authorized Specialized bicycle retailer for a free repair for Flux model headlights, or a free replacement for Flux model taillights, and Stix model headlights and taillights. Consumers who bought the bicycle lights directly from Specialized should contact Specialized for return instructions.

Contact: Specialized at 800-722-4423 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.specialized.com on Safety Notices for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Specialized Flux Headlights
Model:
Flux
Date Ranges: June 2014 - February 2016
Product: Specialized Flux Taillights
Model:
Flux
Date Ranges: June 2014 - February 2016
Product: Specialized Stix Sport Headlights
Model:
Stix Sport
Date Ranges: June 2014 - February 2016
Product: Specialized Stix Comp Headlights
Model:
Stix Comp
Date Ranges: June 2014 - February 2016
Product: Specialized Stix Sport Taillights
Model:
Stix Sport
Date Ranges: June 2014 - February 2016
Product: Specialized Stix Comp Taillights
Model:
Stix Comp
Date Ranges: June 2014 - February 2016

Product Images

Flux Bicycle Lights

Flux Bicycle Lights

Stix Bicycle Lights

Stix Bicycle Lights

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 16128
Status: Active
Sold By: Authorized Specialized retailers nationwide and online at www.specialized.com from June 2014 through February 2016 for between $100 and $275 for Flux model headlights and taillights and for between $30 and $50 for Stix model headlights and taillights.
Manufactured In: Taiwan
Units Affected: About 110,000
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. (Specialized), of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Contact: Specialized at 800-722-4423 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.specialized.com on Safety Notices for more information.
Agency Last Updated: April 13, 2016

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice ยท Raw API Response