Specialized Recalls Road Bicycles Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 17008. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The bicycle's rear wheel can come out of the dropout causing fractures in the rear triangle; presenting an injury hazard to riders.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 17008 has the recall date 11 Oct 2016. The notice names the firm Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. (Specialized). The recall has about 1,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fracture.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received seven reports of fractures in the bicycle's rear triangle, including one report of a rider suffering a minor injury. |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Road bicycles, About 1,000 |
| Sold at | Authorized Specialized Retailers from July 2015 through September 2016 for between $6,200 and $12,900. |
| Importer | Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. (Specialized) |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,000Median of 2016: 6,400
- CPSC recalls of 2016
- 330
- Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. (Specialized)
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 11 Apr 2019 | Specialized Recalls Bicycles with Steerer Tube Collars Due to Fall and Injury Hazards |
| 25 Mar 2016 | Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Headlights and Taillights Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. (Specialized): all 3 recalls
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 17008The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 17008. https://recallregister.com/product/7874-specialized-recalls-road-bicycles-due-to-injury-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 17008 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received seven reports of fractures in the bicycle's rear triangle, including one report of a rider suffering a minor injury.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Authorized Specialized Retailers from July 2015 through September 2016 for between $6,200 and $12,900.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 17008?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 17008?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,000