CPSCRecalled Jun 22, 2006 · #06195
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard
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.
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The SW Carbon Stem with Magnesium Faceplate is black with the words "S-Works" and "Magnesium Faceplate" printed on it. The stems were included as original equipment on the following 2006 bicycles models: S-Works Tarmac, Tarmac Pro, S-Works Roubaix, Roubaix Pro, Allez Pro and S-Works Transition. It was also sold as an aftermarket item under the name S-Works Advanced Composite Mag Road Stem.
Product details
- Product
- Bicycles with SW Carbon Stem with Magnesium Faceplate
- Type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Manufacturer
- Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Authorized Specialized retailers from June 2005 through April 2006 as original equipment of the bicycle models referenced above or as an aftermarket item for about $160.
- Made in
- Taiwan
What you should do
Consumers should stop riding the bicycles that have the recalled stems immediately and take them to an authorized Specialized retailer for a free replacement faceplate.