Specialized recalls 2010 26" Epic and Era bicycles due to risk of fall from broken shock absorber mount. Consumers must stop using and contact a dealer for free repair.
The shock absorber mount can break and the shock absorber can make contact with the wheel spokes, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Specialized is recalling 2010 26-inch Epic and Era bicycles because the shock absorber mount can break, causing the shock absorber to contact wheel spokes and leading to falls. This hazard requires immediate action to prevent injuries.
The shock absorber mount can break, causing the shock absorber to make contact with the wheel spokes. This can lead to a fall while riding, which may cause injury.
Bicycle owners who purchased 2010 Specialized 26" Epic or Era models are affected. Riders are at highest risk due to potential falls from the broken mount.
Check for 2010 model years of Specialized 26" Epic and Era bicycles. The specific models include Epic Marathon Carbon, Epic Expert Carbon, and Era FSR Expert and Comp versions.
Immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles to prevent falls from a broken shock absorber mount.
Reach out to a Specialized dealer for a free repair of the shock absorber mount.
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact a Specialized dealer for a free repair.
The affected bikes are 2010 Epic Marathon Carbon, Epic Marathon Frame, Epic Expert Carbon, Epic Expert, Epic Comp Carbon, Epic Comp, Era FSR Expert Carb, Era FSR Expert, and Era FSR Comp models.
Check if your bike is a 2010 model with 26" wheel size and matches the specific Epic or Era models listed in the recall notice.
Yes, the broken shock absorber mount can cause the shock absorber to contact wheel spokes, leading to falls and potential injury.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Specialized to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 217 — Specialized 2010 26" Epic and 26" Era Bicycles Hello, I own a 2010 26" Epic and 26" Era Bicycles that is covered by recall 217 from Specialized. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact a Specialized dealer for a free repair. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
