Product Recall Number: 10-219
Why was 2010 26” Epic and 26” Era Bicycles recalled?
The shock absorber mount can break and the shock absorber can make contact with the wheel spokes, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Product Recall Number: 10-219
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2010-05-05
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: 2010 26” Epic and 26” Era Bicycles
Description: 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.
Hazard Description: The shock absorber mount can break and the shock absorber can make contact with the wheel spokes, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: 1350
Incidents: None reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact a Specialized dealer for a free repair.
Sold At: Authorized dealers nationwide from September 2009 through October 2009 for between $2,000 through $5,500.
Importers: Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Taiwan
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed