标题: Specialized Epic Recall [打印本页] 作者: sopzf 时间: 2010-5-8 03:57 标题: Specialized Epic Recall NEWS from CPSCU.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 5, 2010
Release #10-219 Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 808-8154
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
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.
Name of Product: 2010 26” Epic and 26” Era Bicycles
Units: About 1,350
Importer: Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Hazard: The shock absorber mount can break and the shock absorber can make contact with the wheel spokes, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves alloy seat stays on the following 2010 Specialized 26” Era and 26” Epic bicycles: 2010 Epic Marathon Carbon, 2010 Epic Marathon Frame, 2010 Epic Expert Carbon, 2010 Epic Expert, 2010 Epic Comp Carbon, 2010 Epic Comp, 2010 Era FSR Expert Carb, 2010 Era FSR Expert and 2010 Era FSR Comp.
Sold by: Authorized dealers nationwide from September 2009 through October 2009 for between $2,000 through $5,500.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact a Specialized dealer for a free repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Specialized toll-free at (877) 808-8154 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s web site at www.specialized.com
