Name of product: Specialized Roubaix, Ruby, Diverge, and Sirrus Bicycles with steerer tube collars
Hazard: The bicycle’s steerer tube collar can crack if exposed to corrosion resulting in sudden loss of steering control, posing fall and injury hazards to the rider.
Remedy: Repair
Recall date: April 11, 2019
Units: About 63,000
Description: This recall involves select Specialized Roubaix, Ruby, Diverge and Sirrus bicycles equipped with a Future Shock from the 2017 through 2019 model years. The bikes come in a variety of colors and include S-works, Pro, Expert, Comp, Elite, E5 Comp, Sport and Base models. An S-works or Specialized decal can be found on the downtube.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an Authorized Specialized Retailer for a free repair of the steerer tube collar.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reports involving cracking in the steerer tube collar. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At: Authorized Specialized Retailers nationwide from July 2016 through January 2019 for between $1,650 and $11,500.
Importer(s): Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc. (Specialized), of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Manufactured In: Taiwan
Recall number: 19-104
Source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Specialized-Recalls-Bicycles-with-Steerer-Tube-Collars-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards