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Specialized recalls Road Bicycles and Modules
- Starting date:
- November 18, 2016
- Posting date:
- November 18, 2016
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Sports/Fitness
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-61136
Affected products
Specialized Model Year 2016 Venge ViAS Road Bicycles and Modules
Product description
This recall involves all model year 2016 Specialized Venge ViAS S-Works and Pro complete road bicycles, and S-Works module. The module consists of the frame, fork, headset, bottom bracket, brakes, handlebars, stem and seatpost. The identical frames on all affected 2016 Venge ViAS models are equipped with rim brakes.
An S-works or Specialized decal can be found on the downtube. They were sold in the following colour combinations:
- black
- red and black
- black and white
- green and blue
Hazard identified
The bicycle's rear wheel can come out of the dropout causing fractures in the rear triangle, posing an injury hazard to riders.
Neither Health Canada nor Specialized has received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries in Canada related to the use of these recalled products.
Number sold
Approximately 94 units were sold in Canada to Authorized Specialized Retailers.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from July 2015 to September 2016.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Taiwan.
Companies
- Distributor
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Specialized Bicycle Components Canada, Inc.
Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue
Quebec
CANADA
- Manufacturer
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Specialized Bicycle Components Canada, Inc.
Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue
CANADA
What you should do
Consumers should stop using the affected frames immediately and return them to their nearest Authorized Specialized Retailer for free installation of a new rear derailleur hanger and a safety inspection.
For more information, consumers can contact Specialized toll free at 1-800-465-8887, Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm EST, by email or visit the firm's website.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.