Specialized Recalls Road Bicycles Due to Injury Hazard

Active Recall Announced October 11, 2016 CPSC #17008

Quick answer

Specialized Recalls Road Bicycles Due to Injury Hazard is CPSC recall #17008, announced on October 11, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves 2016 Specialized S-Works Venge Vias and Venge Pro Vias road bicycles. They were sold in black, white, red and black, white and black and green and blue color combinations. An S-works or Specialized decal can be found on the downtube. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized specialized retailer for free installation of a new rear derailleur hanger and a safety inspection.. Affected brand: Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. (Specialized).

Hazard

This recall involves 2016 Specialized S-Works Venge Vias and Venge Pro Vias road bicycles. They were sold in black, white, red and black, white and black and green and blue color combinations. An S-works or Specialized decal can be found on the downtube.

Affected products

Road bicycles

Recalled brands

Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. (Specialized)

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an Authorized Specialized retailer for free installation of a new rear derailleur hanger and a safety inspection.

Recall date

October 11, 2016

Categories

Road bicycles

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #17008?

CPSC recall #17008 covers Specialized Recalls Road Bicycles Due to Injury Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 11, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves 2016 Specialized S-Works Venge Vias and Venge Pro Vias road bicycles. They were sold in black, white, red and black, white and black and green and blue color combinations. An S-works or Specialized decal can be found on the downtube.

What is the remedy for recall #17008?

The CPSC remedy for recall #17008 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized specialized retailer for free installation of a new rear derailleur hanger and a safety inspection.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Specialized Recalls Road Bicycles Due to Injury Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Specialized-Recalls-Road-Bicycles. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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