You're an experience rider. You paid good money for your Specialized bike. (Probably lots and lots of money.) So don't get tossed when the bike fails you! You need to know about recalls on Specialized handlebars and cable-stops before you get hurt. Or, if you've already been hurt because of one of these product defects, you need to know that an attorney can tell you about your rights and claims.
The first Specialized recall relates to breaking handlebars. 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 is located underneath the right hand grip of the handlebar. One rider had the handlebars break, causing a crash and head trauma.
The second recall relates to the cable stop. The cable stop on some bikes can loosen. The recall is for the following bikes: 2004 Roubaix Comp 18, 2004 Roubaix Comp 27, 2004 Roubaix Pro 18, and 2004 Roubaix Pro frame set models. Only bicycles with a single rivet fastening the cable stop to the frame are subject to recall. The cable stop is attached through bonding materials and a single rivet mounted at the front of the bicycle. The cables pass through eyelets in the cable stop on the down tube. Bicycles with a double rivet fastening the cable stop to the frame are not subject to recall. The model names of the recalled bicycles can be found on the top tube of the bicycles. One rider had the cable stop loosen, lost control and ended up with fractures and surgery.
If you are the owner of one of the Specialized Bikes listed, do not continue riding it. Contact the place you purchased your bicycle and get the parts replaced - the costs will be covered by Specialized Bikes. If you have unfortunately already been hurt by one of these bikes, and believe it may be due to a recalled part, contacting a product defect liability attorney is the best thing to do. Your entire rights, as well as possible claims you will be made aware of.
The first Specialized recall relates to breaking handlebars. 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 is located underneath the right hand grip of the handlebar. One rider had the handlebars break, causing a crash and head trauma.
The second recall relates to the cable stop. The cable stop on some bikes can loosen. The recall is for the following bikes: 2004 Roubaix Comp 18, 2004 Roubaix Comp 27, 2004 Roubaix Pro 18, and 2004 Roubaix Pro frame set models. Only bicycles with a single rivet fastening the cable stop to the frame are subject to recall. The cable stop is attached through bonding materials and a single rivet mounted at the front of the bicycle. The cables pass through eyelets in the cable stop on the down tube. Bicycles with a double rivet fastening the cable stop to the frame are not subject to recall. The model names of the recalled bicycles can be found on the top tube of the bicycles. One rider had the cable stop loosen, lost control and ended up with fractures and surgery.
If you are the owner of one of the Specialized Bikes listed, do not continue riding it. Contact the place you purchased your bicycle and get the parts replaced - the costs will be covered by Specialized Bikes. If you have unfortunately already been hurt by one of these bikes, and believe it may be due to a recalled part, contacting a product defect liability attorney is the best thing to do. Your entire rights, as well as possible claims you will be made aware of.
About the Author:
Nate Bjerke used to defend giant manufacturing companies and is experienced in handling product liability cases. Now he fights on your side, against the same type of people he worked for. If you have recently been injured and Specialized Bikes is at fault, learn what a personal injury lawyer can do for you.
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