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Carbon Bicycle Stems Recalled

June 23, 2006
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. is recalling about 2,700 bicycle equipped with the "SW Carbon Stem with Magnesium Faceplate."

The bicycle's stem has a magnesium faceplate that holds the handlebar in place. The faceplates on the recalled stems can crack allowing the handlebar to break off the bicycle, posing a serious fall hazard.

Specialized has received five reports of the magnesium faceplate exhibiting cracks. No injuries have been reported.

The SW Carbon Stem with Magnesium Faceplate is black with the words "S-Works" and "Magnesium Faceplate" printed on it. The stems were included as original equipment on the following 2006 bicycles models: S-Works Tarmac, Tarmac Pro, S-Works Roubaix, Roubaix Pro, Allez Pro and S-Works Transition. It was also sold as an after-market item under the name S-Works Advanced Composite Mag Road Stem.

The item was sold at authorized Specialized retailers from June 2005 through April 2006 as original equipment of the bicycle models referenced above or as an after market item for about $160.

Consumers should stop riding the bicycles that have the recalled stems immediately and take them to an authorized Specialized retailer for a free replacement faceplate.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Specialized at (877) 808-8154 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. MT, Monday through Friday, or visit the company’s Web site at www.Specialized.com.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

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