Bicycle handlebar
Injuries Hobby/sports equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0679/09 |
| Brand | Specialized |
| Category | Hobby/sports equipment |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Model number ALR-13 NTFOV |
| Published | 22 May 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of injuries because the handlebars can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider. Two incidents reported.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary recall from consumers by the distributor.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
This recall involves HL handlebars on the following 2009 Specialized bicycles: Cross Trail Comp, Myka HT Comp, Myka HT Elite, Rockhopper, Rockhopper Comp and Rockhopper Comp 29. The model number of the HL handlebar is ALR-13 NTFOV and it is located underneath the right hand grip of the handlebar. The affected bicycles have been sold from June 2008 through February 2009.